An Unusual Case of Atypical Lymphocytosis
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2008, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Atypical lymphocytosis due to infections is classically seen in viral and chronic bacterial infections. A four year old boy with acute streptococcal infection presented at Al-Nahdha Hospital, Muscat, Oman, with follicular tonsillitis and bilateral cervical lymphadenitis. Te blood film showed 33% atypical lymphocytes. Serologically, immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies were positive for cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and Epstein Barr virus, but the patient responded dramatically to antibiotics.
Authors and Affiliations
Suresh Venugopal| Department of Laboratory, Al-Nahdha Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Jessy George| Department of Laboratory, Al-Nahdha Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Salima S Al-Harthy| Department of Laboratory, Al-Nahdha Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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