Question 1

what are the short term and long term effects of the epstein-barr virus?

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Sometimes nothing: you can be asymptomatic with Epstein-Barr virus. Sometimes this had been associated with chronic fatigue. But it's not definite as all of us at one time or another are infected with Epstein-Barr virus.  Epstein Barr Virus is sometimes is associated with more severe medical conditions. You need to discuss this with your physician.

Question 2

can epstein barr affect you long term?

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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

is the disease epstein barr contagious?

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Yes, it's "Mono": Epstein barr is the virus that causes mononucleosis and is transmitted via contact with saliva of an infected person. Mono symptoms include fever, sore throat and swollen lymph glands.  Some doctors treat mono symptoms with steroids. 
Complications include liver and spleen swelling.  Epstein barr can also cause certain rare types of cancer.  95% of adults over 35 have epstein barr virus.

Question 4

just diagnosed with epstein barr. could it be related to dematomyositis?

Accepted Answer

There is relationshi: There is evidence that ebv is associated with high risk od auto immune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, dematomyositis, rhematoid arthritis and sjogren syndrome.

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

epstein-barr tst rslts - what do they mean?  ref rng <0.91, vca ab in rng, vca  ab igg 4.46 out +, nucl ag (ebna)(igg) >5.00 +, cyto ab (igg) 3.91 +

Accepted Answer

Possible exposure: Igg positive antibodies which you have, indicate a past infection and not recent i.e. Active. Positive i gm antibodies usually indicate current infection. This means you may be have been exposed to mono in the past, the debate still goes on whether there's any correlation between this and chronic fatigue syndrome as many patients who have positive igg or igm do not have chronic fatigue symptoms.

Question 7

why do drs do epstein barr virus test?

Accepted Answer

State of infection : The tests can say if a person is susceptible to ebv, if an ebv infection is ongoing or if an acute infection  occurred in the past.

Question 8

how should i deal with epstein barr virus?

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Epstein barr virus: If you have symptoms of an active infection, do not share your eating utensils, drinks and drinking glasses or cups.  Be sure to wash utensils and glasses thoroughly.  Kissing can spread eb virus, since the virus can be spread in saliva. If your doctor tells you your spleen is enlarged due to the infection, avoid contact sports or activities where an abdominal injury my occur.

Question 9

what is epstein barr virus symptoms usually?

Accepted Answer

Glandular fever: Or mononucleosis as it is more properly called is the most common presentation for ebv when it causes symptoms.  Fever, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, enlarged liver and spleen with loss of appetite and fatigue are common.

Question 10

can epstein barr turn into lupus rhabdomyolsis?

Accepted Answer

Different: They are very different entities. The second can complicate the first, but all are separate.

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