Retinochoroiditis in acute Epstein-Barr virus infection.
AUTOR(ES)
Kelly, S P
RESUMO
The case is reported of a 17-year-old male with secondary glaucoma and retinochoroiditis complicating acute clinical infectious mononucleosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by Epstein-Barr virus specific serology. Toxoplasmic infection was initially suspected. The differential diagnosis and relevant literature are discussed.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1041954Documentos Relacionados
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