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[Severe bronchopneumonia in children: can Epstein-Barr virus serology be misleading?].

Abstract
We report the cases of two young immunocompetent children with bronchopneumonia associating disabling, spastic cough and severe hypoxemia. In both patients, a primary Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection had been suggested based on EBV presence in nasal secretions and a positive serology with anti-VCA immunoglobulin M. Nevertheless, the diagnosis was not confirmed. We discuss the problems confirming EBV responsibility in acute respiratory infections and the pitfalls of diagnostic tests.
AuthorsA Carsin, E Bosdure, C Zandotti, J Mancini, B Chabrol, J-C Dubus
JournalArchives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie (Arch Pediatr) Vol. 15 Issue 11 Pg. 1667-71 (Nov 2008) ISSN: 0929-693X [Print] France
Vernacular TitleBronchopneumonies sévères chez l'enfant : la sérologie pour le virus d'Epstein-Barr peut-elle égarer ?
PMID18835142 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Bronchopneumonia (virology)
  • Child, Preschool
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections (diagnosis)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Serologic Tests
  • Severity of Illness Index

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