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A Case of Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome with Ascites (복수를 동반한 Epstein-Barr바이러스 연관성 혈구탐식증후군 1례)

  • Choi, Ye-Na;Jang, Gwang-Cheon;Kim, Dong-Soo;Park, Young-Nyun
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.95-99
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    • 2002
  • Hemophagocytic syndrome(HPS) has four subgroup, sporadic disorder, associated with acute infection, familial form seen in children, and associated with malignant disorders, immunodeficiencies, defective leukocyte function. Histologically, Hemopoietic cells are actively ingested by moncytes/macrophages in various organs, including lymph nodes, bone marrow, liver, and spleen. Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) is now thought to be one of the major causes for the virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome(VAHS). Epstein-Barr(EB) virus infection is common, with up to 90% of individuals demonstrating positive titiers by age 20. Although elevated liver function tests commonly occur, severe hepatitis is rare. Only seven cases of ascites complicating Epstein-Barr infection are reported, but none clearly demonstrate the abscence of other causes of hepatic dysfunction. We are reporting a case of Epstein-Barr Virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome with ascites.

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A Case of Epstein Barr Virus-Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome Confirmed by mRNA In Situ Hybridization and Polymerase Chain Reaction (mRNA In Situ Hybridization으로 확인된 Epstein Barr Virus-Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome 1례)

  • Kim, Chung Han;Yang, Chang Hyun;Sohn, Young Mo;Kim, Hoguen
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.200-206
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    • 1996
  • Virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome(VAHS), a class II histiocytosis syndrome, is characterized by high fever, liver dysfunction, coagulation abnormalities, and generalized histiocytic proliferation with marked hemophagocytosis in bone marrow and lymph nodes. VAHS is associated with several viral infections including Epstein Barr virus which has a relatively high mortality rate. We report a fatal case of Epstein Barr virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome and its diagnosis by mRNA in situ hybridization and polymerase chain reaction. A brief review of related literaure is also presented.

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Acute Epstein-Barr Virus Hepatitis in a 32 Month Old Female Manifesting as Henoch-Sch$\ddot{o}$nlein Purpura

  • Kim, Hee Jin;Jung, Su Jin;Lee, Jun Ho
    • Childhood Kidney Diseases
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.39-42
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    • 2015
  • Henoch-Sch$\ddot{o}$nlein purpura can result from exposure to an antigen after infection with several types of organisms. However, Henoch-Sch$\ddot{o}$nlein purpura caused by a primary Epstein-Barr virus infection has been rarely reported. Here, we report the case of a 32-month-old female patient who presented with Henoch-Sch$\ddot{o}$nlein purpura. Based on abnormal liver function test results and positive results for Epstein-Barr virus infection markers, a diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus hepatitis manifesting as Henoch-Sch$\ddot{o}$nlein purpura was made. Treatment with methyl-prednisolone and hydration improved the symptoms, and a switch to oral steroids was effective in completely alleviating the purpura. No recurrence was noted and no liver function abnormalities were detected during the follow up period.

Epstein-Barr Virus Infection with Acute Pancreatitis Associated with Cholestatic Hepatitis

  • Kang, Seok-Jin;Yoon, Ka-Hyun;Hwang, Jin-Bok
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.61-64
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    • 2013
  • Infection-induced acute hepatitis complicated with acute pancreatitis is associated with hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus or hepatitis E virus. Although rare, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection should be considered also in the differential diagnosis if the patient has acute hepatitis combined with pancreatitis. We report a case of EBV infection with cholestatic hepatitis and pancreatitis with review of literature. An 11-year-old female was admitted due to 1-day history of abdominal pain and vomiting without any clinical symptoms of infectious mononucleosis. Diagnosis of reactivated EBV infection was made by the positive result of viral capsid antigen (VCA) IgM, VCA IgG, Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen and heterophile antibody test. We performed serologic tests and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography to exclude other viral or bacterial infection, autoimmune disorder, and structural problems. The patient's symptoms recovered rapidly and blood chemistry returned to normal with conservative treatment similar to previously reported cases.

Eosinophilic Fasciitis in a 22 Month Old Boy Associated with Epstein-Barr Virus Infection (22개월 남아에서 Epstein-Barr Virus 감염과 연관되어 발생한 호산구성 근막염 1례)

  • Kang, Ju Sung;Jo, Dae Sun
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.186-190
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    • 2006
  • Eosinophilic fasciitis(EF) is a very rare clinical syndrome, especially during childhood. It is characterized by diffuse fasciitis and peripheral eosinophilia. Little is known about the pathogenesis of EF, and it is suggested that immunologic alteration may play a role. Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) is known to cause a variety of diseases via immune mechanism. We report a 22 month old boy with EF following EBV infection, which may be associated with pathogenesis of EF.

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Guillain-Barré syndrome supervening on meningitis in primary Epstein-Barr virus infection

  • Lee, Jeong-Yoon;Sunwoo, Jun-Sang;Kwon, Kyum-Yil;Lee, Kyung Bok;Ahn, Moo-Young;Roh, Hakjae
    • Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.48-52
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    • 2019
  • Primary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection can manifest with a broad spectrum of neurological complications. There are only rare reports of Guillain-$Barr{\acute{e}}$ syndrome (GBS) supervening on meningitis in patients with primary EBV infection. Clear evidence of central nervous system infection makes it difficult for the clinicians to consider a diagnosis of GBS. We present a patient with GBS supervening on meningitis in primary EBV infection.

Application of Epstein-Barr Virus Cell Lines (CCL85 EB-3) in Performing the EBER mRNA In Situ Hybridization as a Positive Control (Epstein-Barr 바이러스 인사이투 보결합 시행시 양성대조표지로서의 버키트 림프종 세포주 (CCL85 EB-3)의 응용)

  • Kim, Sung-Sook;Han, Woon-Sup;Suh, Joo-Young;Huh, Joo-Ryung
    • The Korean Journal of Cytopathology
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.38-43
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    • 1996
  • Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) is associated with a wide spectrum of benign and malignant disorders including leukoplakia, Hodgkln's lymphoma, central nervous system lymphoma, peripheral T cell lymphoma and nasopharyngeal undifferentiated carcinoma. There are several distinctive aspects of biology of the virus that are important in investigation of virus in clinical specimens. The abundant expression of the EBER mRNA transcripts makes possible the sensitive detection of latent expression in EBV-associated tumors. Although there has been a dramatic increased interest in the direct characterization of EBV in clinical specimens, there have been few studios about the effective and reliable positive controls in performing in situ hybridization technique for EBV, especially on paraffin-em bedded tissue. We applied Burkitts lymphoma ceil line as positive control in EBV in situ hydridization using Oncor Kit. The cell block of Burkitt lymphoma cell line(CCL85 EB-3) showed strong and specific positivity for EBER in situ in nuclei of EBV infected cells.

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Reproduction of Epstein-Barr Virus Infection and Pathogenesis in Humanized Mice

  • Fujiwara, Shigeyoshi
    • IMMUNE NETWORK
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2014
  • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is etiologically associated with a variety of diseases including lymphoproliferative diseases, lymphomas, carcinomas, and autoimmune diseases. Humans are the only natural host of EBV and limited species of new-world monkeys can be infected with the virus in experimental conditions. Small animal models of EBV infection, required for evaluation of novel therapies and vaccines for EBV-associated diseases, have not been available. Recently the development of severely immunodeficient mouse strains enabled production of humanized mice in which human immune system components are reconstituted and express their normal functions. Humanized mice can serve as infection models for human-specific viruses such as EBV that target cells of the immune system. This review summarizes recent studies by the author's group addressing reproduction of EBV infection and pathogenesis in humanized mice.

A Case of Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia from Epstein-Barr Virus (BOOP 형태로 발현된 Epstein-Barr Virus 폐렴 1예)

  • Na, Hyoung Jung;Kim, Sueng Up;Kim, Do Hyun;Nam, Dong Hyug;Lee, Sun Min;Kim, Chong Ju;Kie, Jeong-Hae;Hong, Yong Kug
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • v.62 no.1
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    • pp.51-55
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    • 2007
  • In the average adult with a normal immune state, Epstein-Barr virus pneumonia is very rare, especially in the form of interstitial lung disease. According to recent studies, the Epstein-Barr virus is also associated with lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia, AIDS and Langerhans cell histiocytosis, but not with sarcoidosis. BOOP is caused by lung injury due to an infection or drug intoxication, and is related to connective tissue disease or bone marrow transplantation, but is sometimes idiopathic. We experienced a patient with symptoms and signs of interstitial lung disease, with confirmed BOOP and EBV ingection from an open lung biopsy and serologic examination, respectively Herein, this case is reported, with a review of the literature.