Question 1

spleen is enlarged to 15 centimeters because of epstein-barr virus. at about 1 in the morning on thursday i accidentally ran into a door handle and it impacted my spleen. still in discomfort ?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER: What are you doing on this site.If you suspect injury to the spleen you especially following E Barr infection.Go straight to ER and get checked

Question 2

what transmits epstein barr virus?

Accepted Answer

Saliva, sex: EBV is transmitted by saliva and genital fluids. In young kids, infectious mononucleosis (mono, the most common EBV illness) generally is from contact with other kids' saliva. In teens and young adults, mono has been called "kissing disease) because of saliva, but usually is sexually transmitted. Sexually active persons with mono need testing for other STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV).

Question 3

what causes the epstein barr virus?

Accepted Answer

A virus: Epstein barr is a virus that is often transmitted through saliva.

Question 4

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 5

how long could epstein barr virus last?

Accepted Answer

Variable : The symptoms of ebv in mononucleosis last anywhere from days to weeks and months
average is about 4 weeks, but some get better in a week and others last for months.It depends on a persons immune system.

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

how should i deal with epstein barr virus?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 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

how do you get tested for the epstein barr virus?

Accepted Answer

Epstein barr virus: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibody Test or mononuclear spot test or monospot test.

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