Retinochoroiditis in acute Epstein-Barr virus infection.
The case is reported of a 17-year-old male with secondary glaucoma and retinochoroiditis complicating acute clinical infectious mononucleosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by Epstein-Barr virus specific serology. Toxoplasmic infection was initially suspected. The differential diagnosis and relevant literature are discussed.
Kelly
S P
SP
Department of Ophthalmology, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Rosenthal
A R
AR
Nicholson
K G
KG
Woodward
C G
CG
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D002825:Chorioretinitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male