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Doc said i currently have high amount ebv amd cmv antibodies, but not active infection, rare to have both? if not active, why sick achy for 3 months?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Usual: A majority of adults are positive for both. Something else is causing your present illness. Thanks for asking.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/8/2017

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A member asked:

Doc said i currently have high amount ebv amd cmv antibodies, but not active infection, rare to have both? if not active, why sick achy for 3 months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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