Title of article :
Epstein-Barr Virus Myocarditis Presenting as Acute Abdomen in a Child: a Case Report
Author/Authors :
Chakraborty ، Roshni Medical College , Bagchi ، Nilay Ranjan Medical College , Chaudhuri ، Jasodhara Medical College , Mitra ، Sonali Medical College
Abstract :
Introduction EpsteinBarr virus (EBV) infection can present with a variety of manifestation. Case Report Here we present a case of a 7 year old immunocompetent girl who came with acute abdominal pain , had echocardiographic evidence of myocardial dysfunction and finally was diagnosed as a case of serologically proven acute EBV infection. Conclusion Isolated gastrointestinal symptoms can be a presentation of EpsteinBarr virus myocarditis.
Keywords :
Epstein , Barr virus (EBV) , Infectious mononucleosis , Myocarditis
Journal title :
International Journal of Pediatrics
Journal title :
International Journal of Pediatrics