Leukocyte response in childhood infectious mononucleosis. Caused by Epstein-Barr virus

The usual leukocyte response in infectious mononucleosis (IM) has been established in adults but not in children. Previously, the diagnosis of IM often was difficult in childhood due to the lack of detectable heterophil antibody response in many patients. Using Epstein-Barr virus-specific serology,...

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Published in:	American journal of diseases of children (1960) Vol. 135; no. 8; p. 699
Main Authors:	Fleisher, G R, Paradise, J E, Lennette, E T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1981
Subjects:	Adolescent Antibodies, Viral - analysis Child Child, Preschool Herpesvirus 4, Human - immunology Humans Infant Infectious Mononucleosis - diagnosis Infectious Mononucleosis - immunology Leukocyte Count
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Summary:	The usual leukocyte response in infectious mononucleosis (IM) has been established in adults but not in children. Previously, the diagnosis of IM often was difficult in childhood due to the lack of detectable heterophil antibody response in many patients. Using Epstein-Barr virus-specific serology, we have documented IM in 45 patients between 1 and 15 years of age. the mean and ranges for the total leukocytes, percent lymphocytes, and percent atypical lymphocytes are presented. These do not vary significantly with age and are similar to those reported for adolescents and adults with this illness.
ISSN:	0002-922X
DOI:	10.1001/archpedi.1981.02130320013004