Epstein-Barr virus

Introduction: Epstein-Barr virus

Epstein-Barr virus: Common virus causing mononucleosis. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Epstein-Barr virus is available below.

Symptoms of Epstein-Barr virus

• No symptoms - many people carry the virus without symptoms
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Definitions of Epstein-Barr virus:

A species of Herpetoviridae that is responsible for infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever). Discovered in 1964, this virus has been associated with Burkitt's lymphoma in South African children and with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Asian populations. (On-line Medical Dictionary) - (Source - Diseases Database)

The herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China - (Source - WordNet 2.1)