Genital Ulcerations As Presenting Symptom of Infectious Mononucleosis

Genital ulcerations as presenting symptom of infectious mononucleosis.

There have been rare case reports in the specialty medical literature describing an association between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and genital ulcerations in women and men. This association is not well known to primary care physicians, however, and it is not described in various widely used reference texts. Lack of awareness of this condition can lead to expensive, unnecessary diagnosti...

Epstein-Barr virus myocarditis as the first symptom of infectious mononucleosis.

This case report describes a 20-year-old immunocompetent man with an episode of chest pain radiating into both arms, an increase in the level of myocardial enzymes, electrocardiogram abnormalities (widespread ST-segment elevation and q waves in leads V(4)-V(6)) and serological evidence for acute Epstein-Barr Virus infection preceding typical signs and symptoms of infectious mononucleosis.

Diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.

Glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis).

Glandular Fever: Infectious Mononucleosis