Infectious mononucleosis presenting as near-fatal tracheal obstruction
Infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by Epstein‒Barr virus is a self-limiting condition and usually carries a benign course. It is usually seen in adolescents and young adults. However, complications can occur in a small percentage of patients such as splenic rupture, myocarditis, and meningitis. Tr...
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Published in | Journal of global infectious diseases Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 28 - 30 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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India
Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd
01.01.2023
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Summary: | Infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by Epstein‒Barr virus is a self-limiting condition and usually carries a benign course. It is usually seen in adolescents and young adults. However, complications can occur in a small percentage of patients such as splenic rupture, myocarditis, and meningitis. Tracheal obstruction as a result of IM is extremely rare. In this case report, we highlighted a rare complication of nearly fatal tracheal obstruction in a young patient of IM that was managed timely by emergency tracheostomy. |
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ISSN: | 0974-777X 0974-8245 |
DOI: | 10.4103/jgid.jgid_38_22 |