causes of alice in wonderland syndrome
Diagnosis/Causes. AIWS is commonly caused by migraines, headaches, intoxication from hallucinogens, brain tumors or contraction of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) [source: Centers for Disease Control ]. Frequently a precursor to mononucleosis, EBV can cause fever, sore throat, swollen spleen and lymph nodes.