title: [A case of Crohn's disease following an infection by Epstein-Barr virus].
abstract: Infection by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been linked to the development of autoimmune diseases and recent studies have investigated its specific influence on inflammatory bowel diseases. This is a case report of a 20 year old patient who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease following a prolonged manifestation of infectious mononucleosis. The current information regarding the association between EBV and the development of inflammatory bowel diseases is discussed.
authors.forename: Assaf
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: Avi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gilad
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000276:immunology; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000821:virology; D000069285:Infliximab; D008297:Male; D015166:Monitoring, Immunologic / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D000069285:Infliximab