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Had shingles twice&"reactivated mono" twice currently showing epstein barr virus elevated now also have spleen that is 13 cm & low thyroid? what is it
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Discuss: Discuss with your doctor. If he/she does not know then they will refer you to someone that can tell you.
Answered 2/25/2013
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Complicated: It is possible, but unlikely, that all of these things are necessarily related. If you truly had ebv infection (serology may be difficult to interpret), the splenic size may be related to this. Would strongly recommend that you see a primary care physician and be evaluated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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