SMJ articles in the category "Epstein-Barr virus"

Original Article

High Levels of Autoantibodies Against Catalase and Superoxide Dismutase in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Introduction:Autoantibodies against the antioxidant enzymes have been described in Epstein-Barr virus-associated diseases. Here, we hypothesize that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), induces anticatalase and/or antisuperoxide dismutase autoantibodies that inhibit catalase and/or superoxide dismutase activities and thereby contribute to the oxidative stress status described in this…

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Case Report

Epstein Barr Virus Hepatitis: Case Series and Review

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection causes asymptomatic liver-associated enzyme abnormalities in 80 to 90% of cases which are often unrecognized. Patients with acute EBV infections may also develop cholestatic hepatitis with associated jaundice and hepatitis with moderate elevations in the transaminase levels. Other gastrointestinal complications associated with EBV may include…

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Case Report

Acute Epstein-Barr Virus Infection Causing Bilateral Conjunctival Hemorrhages

The systemic and ocular manifestations of acute Epstein-Barr virus infection are protean. Conjunctival hemorrhage has been described once. This report describes a young male who had bilateral conjunctival hemorrhages in the setting of acute Epstein-Barr virus infection. Key Points * The manifestations of acute Epstein-Barr virus infection are variable. *…

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Original Article

Association between Epstein-Barr Virus and Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma in Jordan: A Comparative Study with Epstein-Barr Virus-associated Hodgkin Lymphoma in North America

An association between Epstein-Barr virus and Hodgkin lymphoma has been shown in several parts of the world. The reported incidence of Epstein-Barr virus in Hodgkin lymphoma varies significantly from one country to another and ranges from

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