Epstein-Barr Virus Epstein-Barr virus is a common and highly contagious infection. It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva (spit). Some cases of the virus lead to mononucleosis and rare cases …

May 9, 2024 · Learn about Epstein-Barr virus symptoms, how it's spread, and how to prevent it.

EBV is the first identified oncogenic virus, a virus that can cause cancer. EBV establishes a permanent infection in human B cells. It is the most common cause (90% of cases) of infectious mononucleosis …

Dec 1, 2023 · The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is very common and very contagious. You spread it through your saliva and other body fluids, and it can cause mononucleosis (aka mono), as well as other...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous, oncogenic virus that is associated with a number of different human malignancies as well as autoimmune disorders. The expression of EBV viral proteins and non …

Apr 25, 2025 · Sixty years after its discovery as the first human tumour virus, Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-specific therapies and vaccines have entered clinical trials.

Nov 17, 2025 · Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), virus of the Herpesviridae family that is the major cause of acute infectious mononucleosis, a common syndrome characterized by fever, sore throat, extreme …

Oct 19, 2025 · EBV also increases the risk of certain cancers, and it seems to play a role in some autoimmune and other medical conditions. This article discusses the Epstein-Bar virus and the …

What Is an Epstein-Barr Virus Infection (EBV Infection)? EBV is the cause of infectious mononucleosis (also termed "mono"), an illness associated with symptoms and signs like fever, fatigue, swollen …

Dec 20, 2024 · Epstein-Barr virus is a common human virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 9 out of 10 people have been infected with EBV. It is a type of …