EBV‐associated CNS infection in an immunocompetent adult: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Key Clinical Message EBV infections rarely cause CNS involvement. For young adult patients with suspected CNS infection, bacterial and other common viral infections should be excluded first and treated empirically until proven otherwise. Challenges in diagnosing EBV‐associated CNS infection, emphasizing the role of CSF PCR in confirming the diagnosis.

Keywords

• altered mental status
• aseptic meningitis
• CNS infection
• CSF PCR
• Epstein–Barr virus
• viral encephalitis