Increasing Epstein-Barr virus infection in Chinese children: A single institutional based retrospective study.

ABSTRACT: The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common virus in humans and the most common causative agent of Infectious Mononucleosis. EBV primary infection has recently risen in some countries and children below 2 years of age are highly susceptible. The clinical manifestations in children with EB virus infection involve multiple systems, causing severe illness, meaning attention should be paid during diagnosis and treatment. Objective:  This single institution based retrospective study was carried out with the aim of estimating the overall prevalence of EBV infection and identifying high-risk age group among children.  Methods: This study include total 253 patients under 15 years of age found to be  positive for EBV DNA by serum PCR who were admitted to the Pediatrics Department of Renm

SUBMITTER: Devkota K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6505636 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature