Diseases
Epstein-Barr-Virus (EBV)
Epstein Barr Virus (obligate intracellular), double stranded DNA virus, one of the Herpes viruses, responsible for “Mononucleosis”.
Transmission and Disease of the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a widely distributed virus belonging to the herpesvirus family. It is mainly transmitted through saliva and is prevalent worldwide. The infection typically occurs during childhood or adolescence but can also occur in adulthood.
EBV is the primary cause of infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as glandular fever or mono, characterized by symptoms such as fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. Additionally, EBV is associated with various cancers, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, gastric carcinoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, and lymphoproliferative disorders in immunocompromised individuals.
Further informations
Epstein-Barr-Virus (EBV)
Human Herpes Virus 4 (HHV-4) (obligate intracellular)
Contact with saliva: approximately 50% of all 5-year-old children and 90-95% of adults in the USA are seropositive), transmissible through kissing ("kissing disease").
Infectious Mononucleosis (glandular fever), malaise, anorexia, chills, fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, pharyngitis, splenomegaly, hepatitis, peripheral atypical lymphocytosis
incubation period: 4-8 weeks
Chronic Fatique Sydrome (CFS), autoimmune diseases (dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythoematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren´s syndrome), Multiple Scleroris, cancer (Hodgkin´s lymphoma, Burkitt´s lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma), conditions associated with HIV (hairy leukoplakia, central nervous system lyhmphomas)
- Immune suppression (children, elder people)
- young adults
