Case Report
Acute Epstein-Barr Virus Infection Causing Bilateral Conjunctival Hemorrhages
Abstract
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.
* The classic symptoms of pharyngitis and cervical lymphadenopathy can be absent.
* The infection can present with conjunctival hemorrhage.
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