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Br J Ophthalmol 1989;73:1002-1003 doi:10.1136/bjo.73.12.1002
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Retinochoroiditis in acute Epstein-Barr virus infection.

  1. S P Kelly,
  2. A R Rosenthal,
  3. K G Nicholson and
  4. C G Woodward
  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Leicester Royal Infirmary.

      Abstract

      The case is reported of a 17-year-old male with secondary glaucoma and retinochoroiditis complicating acute clinical infectious mononucleosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by Epstein-Barr virus specific serology. Toxoplasmic infection was initially suspected. The differential diagnosis and relevant literature are discussed.

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