Question
How should pediatric EBV infection be treated?
Answer
EBV often causes infectious mononucleosis in children. In China, the positive rate of EBV lgG antibodies exceeds 90% in children aged 3 to 5. When a child is infected with the virus, symptoms such as fever and a sore, swollen throat may appear, and antiviral treatment may be necessary. Severe EBV infection can lead to myocardial damage, severe hepatitis, and viral encephalitis. Commonly used medications include Ganciclovir and interferons, but they are not a specific cure for EBV. The recognized treatment drug is Ganciclovir, but precautions should be taken regarding its effects on liver function and white blood cells.