[Infectious mononucleosis-like syndrome caused by Cytomegaloviruses]

Abstract

The detailed clinical, hematological, and biochemical analysis performed in 332 patients in whom infectious mononucleosis had been diagnosed or suspected revealed the mononucleosis-like syndrome due to Cytomegalovirus infection in 4.5%. This diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of specific antibodies in the ELISA methods (most frequent titres 1:1600 and 1:3200) and or by the CFT (mostly 1:64 and 1:128). The diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis was confirmed in the Paul-Bunnell-Davidsohn test in the titre was greater than or equal to 1:56. Attention is drawn to the differences regarding the clinical signs as well as the clinical and biochemical parameters between the mononucleosis-like syndrome and the infectious mononucleosis. The clinical diagnosis of this syndrome is difficult however possible, if kept, in mind and if all the parameters are properly analysed. This diagnosis has to be always confirmed by serologic test.