Question 1

have epstein-barr. pain on right side; swelling; elevated ast/alt. no drinking/drugs/hep/fatty liver risks. u/s normal. share possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Liver Inflammation: With Epstein-Barr virus can come inflammation of your liver.  It will usually resolve as you recover from the virus.  However, it will be important for your doctor to follow you to be sure it resolves.  If it does not, you will need to be worked up for other possible causes.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

can i masterbate if i have epstein bar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Essentially all adults would have been infected with the EB virus at some time in their life. It makes no difference in their sexual activities. It is a virus that can pass sexually during it's acute infectious phase.

Question 5

is the disease epstein barr contagious?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

what causes the epstein barr virus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what are the symptoms of an epstein barr infection?

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

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 10

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Epstein drugs

A member asked:

Have epstein-barr. pain on right side; swelling; elevated ast/alt. no drinking/drugs/hep/fatty liver risks. u/s normal. share possible causes?

A member asked:

What is a reactivation of epstein barr?

A member asked:

Can you please define epstein-barr?

A member asked:

Can i masterbate if i have epstein bar?

A member asked:

Is the disease epstein barr contagious?

A member asked:

What transmits epstein barr virus?

A member asked:

What causes the epstein barr virus?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of an epstein barr infection?

A member asked:

Can epstein barr affect you long term?

A member asked:

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?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?