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I have had consistent high ebv titers (in the thousands) for 10 years now. they never go down. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: Presumably long-term IgG tiers; means you had it (mono), it is done with, and youare immune.

Answered 9/28/2016

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