Highlights a rare case of severe Epstein-Barr Virus encephalitis leading to status epilepticus and cardiac arrest in an immunocompetent adolescent.
Raises awareness of life-threatening EBV encephalitis in immunocompetent adolescents; leaves open questions on incidence and optimal care.
A 14-year-old girl diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Virus encephalitis with generalized status epilepticus and cardiac arrest. The pathogenic role of Epstein-Barr Virus was identified by a polymerase chain reaction analysis of the patient's cerebrospinal
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