Splenic infarctions in acute Epstein-Barr virus infection: a rare but possibly underdiagnosed complication in adults
Splenic infarctions are a rare but potentially severe complication of primary Epstein-Barr virus infection.EBV-related mononucleosis in adults may present with atypical features, including neurological involvement such as aseptic meningitis.Awareness of these complications may facilitate earlier diagnosis and appropriate supportive management.
Authors
- Alba Barragán Mateos
- Carlos Tarrazo Tarrazo
Institutions
- Hospital Universitario San Agustín (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12890/2025_005497
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35