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ArticleBiomolecules & biomedicine2025

Thrombocytopenia and neutropenia in Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis: A retrospective cohort study.

Patrick Naughton, James V Harte, Brigid Lucey, Frances Enright

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Patrick NaughtonDepartment of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland; Department of Haematology, Mercy University Hospital, Grenville Place, Cork, Ireland.
James V HarteDepartment of Haematology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
Brigid LuceyDepartment of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland.
Frances EnrightDepartment of Paediatrics, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

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Abstract

Thrombocytopenia and absolute neutropenia are recognized manifestations of Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis (EBV-IM). This study conducted a retrospective analysis of laboratory results from patients clinically suspected of having EBV-IM and tested over a two-year period (2018-2019) at a single testing center in Ireland, aiming to determine the prevalence of these hematological complications. A cohort of 51 confirmed acute EBV-IM cases was established, and the incidence of thrombocytopenia and absolute neutropenia within this group was assessed. These findings were then compared to the frequencies observed in non-acute EBV-IM patients, both with and without atypical lymphocytes. Among the 51 patients diagnosed with acute EBV-IM, 14% presented with thrombocytopenia and absolute neutropenia, including instances of severe cases. A comparable prevalence of these conditions was noted in non-acute EBV-IM patients with identifiable atypical lymphocytes; however, a significantly lower incidence was found in non-acute EBV-IM patients lacking atypical lymphocytes. These results suggest that thrombocytopenia and absolute neutropenia occur in patients with viral infections and are not exclusive to acute EBV-IM.

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Herpesvirus 4, HumanInfectious MononucleosisNeutropeniaThrombocytopeniaAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansIncidenceIrelandMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesYoung Adult

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PMID41353761
PMCPMC12873749

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