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Can ebv mono suppres the immune system?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: the cells "infected" by EBV are not those responsible for general immunity. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/11/2019

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