Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

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What is EBV?

  • The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family.
  • EBV is the one of the most common human viruses and is found all over the world.
  • Many people get infected with EBV at some point in their lives.

Causes

  • Infection mononucleosis
  • Burkitt lymphoma
  • Nasopharyngeal carcinomas
  • Several lymphoproliferative syndromes

Mode of Transmission

  • EBV is secreted in saliva and pharyngeal secretions.
  • It can also spread through blood and semen during sexual contact and organ transplantations through blood transfusions.

Diagnosis

  • EBV Infection can be confirmed with a blood test that detects antibodies.
  • PCR EBV is available in Geneflux Laboratories to detect EBV.

Main symptoms of Infectious Mononucleosis