Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection of T-cell type, systemic form in an African migrant: case report and review of the literature on diagnostics standards and therapeutic options

Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection of T-cell type, systemic form in an African migrant: case report and review of the literature on diagnostics standards and therapeutic options

Abstract Background Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (CAEBV) of the T-/NK-cell type, systemic form is a rare and potentially life-threatening illness caused by persistent EBV infection. The highest incidence is found in children and adolescents with increased frequency among Asians...

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Main Authors: Maxi Wass, Marcus Bauer, Roald Pfannes, Kerstin Lorenz, Andreas Odparlik, Lutz P Müller, Claudia Wickenhauser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Epstein-Barr virus
Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection
T/NK-cell lymphoproliferative disease
Adults
Western countries
Diagnostic standards
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4861-0

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