Genital ulcers caused by Epstein-Barr virus - 24/08/11
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Abstract |
In North America, the most common cause of vulvar ulcers is infection with herpes simplex virus. However, Epstein-Barr virus can also cause vulvar ulcers, and may be underrecognized. Unlike herpes simplex virus, Epstein-Barr virus is not necessarily sexually transmitted. Therefore, it is particularly important to include in the differential diagnosis of genital ulcers for patients for whom a diagnosis of a venereal infection has important psychosocial consequences. We report three cases of acute primary Epstein-Barr virus infection in which the presenting symptoms were vulvar ulceration.
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Vol 51 - N° 5
P. 824-826 - novembre 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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