Epstein-Barr viral infection in children: cytokine response peculiarities and immunopathological reactions

The research results are presented in the work. 100 patients aged 1-18 with different Epstein-Barr viral infection course variations have been observed. Clinical features of infectious mononucleosis in case of primary infection and its revivification have been revealed. The evaluation of intensity of autosensibilization processes has been performed. The interrelation of autoimmune and cytokine reactions and their participation in formation of organopathology in case of Epstein-Barr viral infection are demonstrated.