Clinical significance of Epstein-Barr virus polymerase chain reaction in cerebrospinal fluid.

Yong Woo ShinJun-Sang SunwooHan-Sang LeeWoo-Jin LeeSeon-Jae AhnSang Kun LeeKon Chu

Published in: Encephalitis (Seoul, Korea) (2021)

Positive EBV PCR in CSF is mostly nonspecific and should be interpreted with caution. A comprehensive workup is needed to identify other etiologies before considering EBV as the sole culprit.

Keyphrases

epstein barr virus

cerebrospinal fluid

diffuse large b cell lymphoma