Acute ischemic stroke in a young adult in association with Epstein–Barr virus infection: a case report

This case contributes to growing evidence suggesting that viral infections, including Epstein-Barr virus infection, may be an underrecognized risk factor for ischemic stroke in young adults. It highlights the importance of considering viral causes in the differential diagnosis of ischemic strokes, particularly in patients without traditional stroke risk factors, and suggests that future research should explore viral-induced vascular injury as a potential stroke mechanism.