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Title: Positive differential heterophile antibody test. Persistence in a symptomatic patient. Author: Askinazi C, Cole FS, Brusch JL. Journal: JAMA; 1976 Sep 27; 236(13):1492-3. PubMed ID: 183027. Abstract: A patient who had documented mononucleosis in June 1971 has been persistently symptomatic since that time, with easy fatigability and weight loss. He has also had a positive differential heterophile antibody test for mononucleosis for 14 months. Although no evidence for active Estein-Barr virus (EBV) infection was discovered, the possibility of a chronic EBV infection is discussed.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]