For Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Cancer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, HIV and AIDs and Nutrition.

Epstein-barr Virus (Ebv) (Cancer)

The Epstein-Barr virus is a type of human virus that causes infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever or ‘mono’). The virus is also linked to two types of cancer: Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Scientists are unsure how the virus is involved in these diseases.

Epstein-barr Virus (Ebv) (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

One of the eight known types of human herpesviruses, also known as human herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4). It belongs to the gamma subfamily of herpesviruses. It commonly causes acute mononucleosis, and less commonly chronic mononucleosis. It some populations EBV is causally associated with life-threatening malignancies (Burkitt's lymphoma, nasopharyngial carcinoma).

Epstein-barr Virus (Ebv) (HIV and AIDs)

A member of the herpesvirus family, EBV has been implicated in mononucleosis, certain kinds of lymphoma, and oral hairy leukoplakia. Acyclovir, which is active against other herpesviruses, has little effect against EBV.

Epstein-barr Virus (Ebv) (Nutrition)

A virus that causes infectious mononucleosis and that may cause other health problems as well, especially in people with weakened immune systems.

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