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EBV

EBV

1 8.4
A virus that causes glandular fever and may be linked to some cancers
  • noun
  • /ˌiːˌbiːˈviː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : VEB
  • Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and usually has a benign, self-limited clinical course.
  • EBV infection
  • EBV antibody
  • EBV virus

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Examples

  • Is this drug useful in treating EBV infections and the chronic fatigue associated with it too?

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  • Molecular tests that can identify early protein markers produced by EBV may have value for diagnosing active infection.

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  • Have any developments been made in the treatment of EBV and related symptoms/complications, etc.?

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  • Antibodies to EBV nuclear antigens are not detectable until several weeks to months later.

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  • The otolaryngologist must recognize the potential severity of EBV-related airway compromise and be prepared to manage it.

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  • Infectious mononucleosis is primarily caused by the EBV, leading to symptoms like fatigue and fever.

  • Studies show that the EBV virus can be linked to certain types of cancer in various populations.

  • Researchers are investigating how EBV infections may contribute to autoimmune diseases like lupus.

Synonyms

Epstein-Barr virus
vsEBV
  • Specialized
4.7

A common virus that often causes a sickness that makes you very tired and is linked to some cancers

is the abbreviated written form of that same scientific name

Surface Forms

EBV singular
EBVs plural

Etymology

EBV is short for Epstein–Barr virus, named after the two scientists Epstein and Barr who discovered it. So EBV is the simple name for that particular virus that causes 'infectious mononucleosis' and is linked to some cancers.