Epstein–Barr virus reactivation‐related meningoencephalitis with transverse myelitis in pregnancy

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Consider the differential of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation in pregnant women who develop progressive meningoencephalitis and transverse myelitis. EBV nucleic acid amplification should be considered in immunosuppressed patients. Abstract A 32‐year‐old G10P6M3K22 pregnant female presented to a regional hospital with progressive severe neurological and behavioral deficits. Magnetic resonance revealed cervical transverse myelitis. Lumbar puncture confirmed Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) DNA on a background of IgG‐positive EBV serology. A diagnosis of EBV reactivation‐related meningoencephalitis with transverse myelitis in pregnancy was concluded.

Keywords

• Epstein–Barr virus
• meningoencephalitis
• pregnancy
• transverse myelitis