A case of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) meningoencephalitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

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  • Dennis Nyuk Fung Lim
  • Dennis Nyuk Fung
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A case of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) meningoencephalitis in a 74-year-old white man with rheumatoid arthritis is reported. The potential predisposing factors for EBV meningoencephalitis, the diagnostic approach and the management highlighted by this case are discussed.

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تاریخ انتشار 2009