PROLONGED MENINGOENCEPHALITIS DUE TO EPSTEIN-BARR-VIRUS WITH FAVORABLE OUTCOME IN A YOUNG INFANT

We present a case of meningoencephalitis due to EBV in a 2-month-old i nfant, without mononucleosis, which persisted for more than 5 months. Evidence for persistence of the infection was provided by a convulsive disorder and prolonged CSF pleocytosis, combined with persistent mode rate anemia. Despite the persistence of the infection, the child conti nued to develop normally. This case demonstrates that EBV meningoencep halitis occurring in young patients may present with only subtle clini cal findings and may have a favorable prognosis.