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My child had mono when he was 2 years old that was caused by ebv. is he at an increased risk for lymphoma now?

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Common infection: EBV is one of the most common human viral infections, and up to 90% of adults are seropositive for antibodies (many infections produce no symptoms). Up to 50% of children are positive by the age of 5. Although there is a statistical link between EBV and lymphomas, this complication is very uncommon and the development of lymphoma is most likely due to combination with other risk factors.

Answered 12/15/2014

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