Case Report

Acute Epstein-Barr Virus Infection Causing Bilateral Conjunctival Hemorrhages

Authors: Zeina A. Kanafani, MD, Ziad Bashur, MD, Souha S. Kanj, MD

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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