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Background Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects almost a large percent of the world’s adult population. Antibody prevalence rates reach 95% or higher among elderly individuals. Even in the pediatric population, Epstein Barr infection is common. Young children most likely acquire primary EBV infection from close contact that involves exchange of oral secretions via shared items such as toys, bottles and other objects. It may present with mild or no symptoms or with potentially life-threatening fulminant illness. Infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is usually a benign systemic viral disease and occurs without sequelae but occasionally, it may be complicated by a variety of neurologic, hematologic, respiratory and hepatic complications. |
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