A Case of Hypersensitivity to Mosquito Bite Associated with Epstein-Barr Viral Infection and Natural Killer Cell Lymphocytosis
Journal of Korean Medical Science
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: 321-323, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Hypersensitivity to mosquito bites (HMB) is a disorder characterized by a necrotic skin reaction and generalized symptoms subsequent to mosquito bites. It has been suggested that HMB is associated with chronic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and natural killer cell leukemia/lymphoma. We describe here a Korean child who had HMB associated with chronic EBV infection and natural killer cell lymphocytosis. A 5-yr-old boy was suffered from necrotic skin lesions on the right ear lobe. Type A EB virus was detected from hlood cells and bone marrow biospy recognized hemophagocyrosis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Killer Cells, Natural
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Herpesvirus 4, Human
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
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Hypersensitivity
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Insect Bites and Stings
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Lymphocytosis
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Culicidae
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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