Chronic active Epstein–Barr virus (CAEBV) enteritis

Abstract

Background: Chronic active Esptein-Barr virus (CAEBV) enteritis if rarely observed in immunocompetent patients and can be often misdiagnosed as inflammatory bowel disease. Case: We hereby present a case of CAEBV enteritis diagnosed with double-balloon enteroscopy and EBER in-situ hybridization. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the clinical presentation and diagnosis of CAEBV enteritis and highlights the importance of early recognition of the disease. Keywords: Epstein-barr virus, Enteritis, Double-balloon entersocopy