Recurrence of infectious mononucleosis in adults after remission for 3 years: A case report |
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Authors: | Xin-Yue Zhang Qi-Bei Teng |
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Affiliation: | Xin-Yue Zhang, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center For Child Health, Hangzhou 310052, Zhejiang Province, ChinaQi-Bei Teng, Department of Hematology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUNDInfectious mononucleosis (IM) is a disease caused by Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). EBV infection is common in children; however, it can cause IM in adults. Studies on recurrence of IM in adults after remission are limited.CASE SUMMARYWe report a 28-year-old man who presented with IM-like symptoms with mild liver damage after initial remission of IM for 3 years. He was first diagnosed with IM and treated in 2015. Follow-up tests in 2016 and 2017 did not show any abnormalities. In November 2018, he presented with swelling of the tonsils. He was misdiagnosed with acute suppurative tonsillitis and treated for 5 d. No signs of improvement were observed. He was readmitted with recurrent fever, pharyngalgia, fatigue, and systemic muscle pain. Examinations revealed enlargement of the tonsils and cervical lymph nodes. Blood tests revealed elevated transaminase levels. Anti-EBV test was positive, indicating virus reactivation. IM recurrence was confirmed on the basis of laboratory tests and clinical manifestations. He was treated with antiviral, anti-infective, and hepatoprotective drugs and vitamin supplements. His condition improved and no abnormalities were observed during follow-up.CONCLUSIONRecurrence of IM after remission is possible in adults; therefore, long-term follow-up and monitoring are essential. |
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Keywords: | Adults Epstein–Barr virus Infectious mononucleosis Liver damage Recurrence Case report |
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