Epstein Barr virus induced pneumonitis: a rare entity in immunocompetent baby

Vineet K. Singh; Manisha Verma; Yarraguntla K. Kumar; Mithlesh Bhargav

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20232439

Authors

Vineet K. Singh Department of Pediatrics, Midland Health Care and Research Centre, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Manisha Verma Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Yarraguntla K. Kumar Department of Pediatrics, Churg District Hospital, Bhilai Nagar City, Chhattisgarh, India
Mithlesh Bhargav Department of Pathology, RML Pathology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20232439

Keywords:

EBV, Immunocompetent child, Pneumonitis

Abstract

Acute infectious interstitial pneumonitis (IP) (Epstein Barr virus (EBV)-associated IP) in children has been most commonly associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and immunocompromised hosts. Here we report a case of EBV-associated interstitial pneumonitis with cervical lymphadenopathy in an immunocompetent child. Patient underwent extensive routine and serologic workup which revealed positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for EBV, pointing towards the diagnosis of EBV induced pneumonitis. It is a very rare entity and is hardly seen among immunocompetent individuals especially young children. The aim of this case report is to bring to our notice that among all described pneumonias, EBV induced pneumonitis can be a possibility while dealing with lung infections.

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