A 55-year-old male asked:
what are my 18 year old son chances of getting complications(cancer, ms, guillian barre, etc) after ebv virus infection? i'm very scared for him
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Dr. Myron Arlen answered
64 years experience Surgical Oncology
Slight: While EBV is known to be associated with many diseases including mononucleoisis and Burkitts lymphoma, the development of MS and Guillan Barre require second hits. The EBV induces teleomerase activity but by itself shares few of the above disorders. The MS would probably need HepB vaccine and Guillian Barre, the administration of Gardesil;
Answered on Jun 18, 2015
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Very low: A majority of young adults have met EBV. Of these, the vast majority have no problems. It is good to care. But You and he cannot go through life focused on very small risks. Be thankful for good health and embrace opportunities.
Answered on Jun 18, 2015
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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Some facts.: EBV infections are very common, and very few patients with history of infectious mononucleosis ever develop disorders such as MS. Typically need hereditary susceptibility, and several environmental events to develop such outcomes.. What triggering your anxieties? Discuss these concerns with your doctor.
Answered on Jun 20, 2015
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Dr. Magdy Shaaban answered
41 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Rare complications: these are rare complications ..most of the patients will recover uneventfully
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
No: MS is an autoimmune disorder and cannot be transmitted.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
No, but what is it?: I'd expect MS to have a positive MRI and neurologic findings. The question is what IS the cause. Most people have EBV in their bodies; it's unlikely t ... Read More
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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Yes: The most frequent viral association is ebv in adults, about 99%, and several pts exist without any significant viral titers involving the "usual suspe ... Read More
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