Epstein-Barr virus

Noun

Meaning

the herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China

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In pediatric cases, Epstein-Barr virus and enteroviruses have been associated with SJS. Source: Internet

Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which was named after Sir Michael Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr, British virologists who discovered the cause in the early 1960s. Source: Internet

In the case of Epstein-Barr virus and Burkitt's lymphoma, the question is complicated by the fact that, "everyone has the virus," says Rochford. Source: Internet

Valganciclovir is normally used against diseases caused by viruses in the herpes family, including cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus and human herpes virus-6. Source: Internet

“The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has created a secret epidemic. Source: Internet

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