Hemiplegia--a rare complication of acute Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.
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.
Adamson
D J
DJ
Wards 25/26, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom.
Gordon
P M
PM
D000328:Adult; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male