Cytomegalovirus-induced persistent mononucleosis in an infant.
Chronic mononucleosis has recently gained much attention in the literature. Almost all cases of this new syndrome have been ascribed to persistent Epstein-Barr virus infection. However, a case presented with infantile chronic mononucleosis syndrome caused by persistent cytomegalovirus infection. Transient clonal chromosomal change was noted during follow-up.
Teng
R J
RJ
Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, R.O.C.
Chen
R L
RL
Lin
D T
DT
Lin
K H
KH
Lee
C Y
CY
D002908:Chronic Disease; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male