A case of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) meningoencephalitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Specialty: Infection And Immunity; Neurology; Rheumatology

Article Type: Case Report

DOI: 10.1102/1470-5206.2009.0014

Vol 9

pages 49-53

A case of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) meningoencephalitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Dennis Nyuk Fung Lim

Correspondence Address: Dennis Nyuk Fung Lim, Department of Infectious Diseases Unit, United Teaching Hospital of Leicester, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, UK.

Email: dennis2020@yahoo.com

A case of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) meningoencephalitis in a 74-year-old white man with rheumatoid arthritis is reported. The potential predisposing factors for EBV meningoencephalitis, the diagnostic approach and the management highlighted by this case are discussed.

Keywords Epstein-Barr virus; EBV meningoencephalitis; rheumatoid arthritis

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Frank Cross

Consultant Surgeon

St. Bartholomew's and The London NHS Trust, UK

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Neil Barnes

Consultant Physician

St. Bartholomew's and The London NHS Trust, UK

Ali Jawad

Consultant Rheumatologist

St. Bartholomew's and The London NHS Trust, UK