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Pathology report with ebv+. does this mean current infection or could it mean prior? have never had symptoms?

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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, without the context, if is likely result of an old infection. Wish you good health!

Answered 9/11/2022

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