Epstein–Barr Virus–Associated Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report From Thailand
We report a case of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) encephalitis in a 27-year-old man from Bangkok, Thailand, presenting with fever and altered mental status. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed neutrophil predominance and EBV-positive PCR. The patient improved with intravenous dexamethasone, highlighting EBV as a potential encephalitis pathogen in immunocompetent individuals.
Authors
- Krit Pongpirul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3818-9761)
- Ekachai Singhatiraj
- Pavis Laengvejkall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9031-7463)
- Put Chaikamnerd
Institutions
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- Bumrungrad International Hospital (TH)
- King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/crdi/8336608
- Primary Topic
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00