Question 1

can you please define epstein-barr?

Accepted Answer

...: Epstein-barr virus is one of the most common human viruses and is the cause of infectious mononucleosis (aka "mono"). Symptoms of mono include fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands. The spleen can also become swollen because of the infection. There is no specific treatment other than supportive care for the symptoms.

Question 2

can epstein barr affect you long term?

Accepted Answer

NO: It should not. If you have lingering fatigue, weakness, soreness or swollen gland, see your doc. If all the testing is negative you still have to be treated in a alternative way. Acupuncture, vits and minerals, wellness, sleep will always help.

Question 3

what is a reactivation of epstein barr?

Accepted Answer

EBV: A deactivation of ebv means the virus which has been dormant in your body is replicating and causing symptoms of the viral infection.

Question 4

my roommate just informed me that she has chronic epstein barr...i cook for the household and at times she taste test the food. am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Epstein Barr (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses in the world. It spreads primarily through saliva &amp; most people are infected in infancy but will not have any symptoms.

Some sources report that in the US, 95% of all adults will be infected by age 40. So in all likelihood you (and I) are already infected.

For most people their healthy immune system will prevent any symptoms developing.

Question 5

i have red patches here and there on my body, could that be from my epstein barr?

Accepted Answer

EBV: Ebv in adults doesn't manifest this way. Most adults have already developed antibodies to it from mono in childhood. I would be looking for a different cause.

Question 6

what exactly is epstein-barr virus (ebv)?

Accepted Answer

Cause of mono: Ebv is one of 8 human herpes viruses and is the classical cause of infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever).  Once infected, an individual will asymptomatically have the virus in saliva intermittently and can transmit it to others not yet infected.  Not everyone who get infected have symptoms.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of epstein barr virus?

Accepted Answer

Glandular fever: Ebv causes, especially in young adults, an illness with fever, sore throat, swollen neck lymph glands, fatigue and an enlarged spleen.

Question 8

my son has epstein barr and his liver count after 3 weeks is going up not down, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

EBV : If you mean his antibodies to ebv indicate rising titers this is normal; it is the body's way of mounting a successful immune response to the virus to eradicate it and prevent future infections. If you mean his acute viral load is increasing( which i doubt), this would be an indication that the immune response is failed. I doubt this was the interpretation, but check with his doctor.

Question 9

does epstein barr affect your menses?

Accepted Answer

It can: Any viral illness can effect your reproductive system.

Question 10

is there a relationship b/w epstein-barr and multifocal choroiditis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Epstein-barr has been associated with this condtiin.

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