title: Hemiplegia--a rare complication of acute Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.
abstract: A 32-year-old male presented to hospital with a transient hemiplegia associated with a rash and systemic upset. He was found to have an acute Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Hemiplegia complicating glandular fever has been described but once previously.
authors.affiliation: Wards 25/26, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Adamson
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Gordon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male