What are two major symptoms of Epstein Barr virus infection?
Symptoms
- Fatigue.
- Fever.
- Lack of appetite.
- Rash.
- Sore throat.
- Swollen glands in the neck.
- Weakness and sore muscles.
What diseases can you get from Epstein Barr?
EBV-related diseases
- Infectious mononucleosis. IM usually occurs during adolescence or adulthood but can occasionally affect children and the elderly.
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Burkitt’s lymphoma.
- Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease.
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
What causes flare ups of Epstein Barr?
Some triggers include stress, a weakened immune system, taking immunosuppressants, or hormonal changes such as menopause. When EBV reactivates within your body, you will probably not have any symptoms.
Can you get rid of Epstein Barr virus?
There’s no specific treatment or vaccine for EBV. And because they’re caused by a virus, EBV infections don’t respond to antibiotics. Instead, treatment focuses on managing common symptoms.
What can you do to protect yourself from EBV?
You can help protect yourself by not kissing or sharing drinks, food, or personal items, like toothbrushes, with people who have EBV infection. There is no specific treatment for EBV. However, some things can be done to help relieve symptoms, including
What happens to a person infected with EBV?
Most people (about 95% by adulthood) become infected by EBV at some point of their lives and never have any health problems. Some people with EBV will develop infectious mononucleosis or other illnesses, and will recover from their illness with no other problems.
Can a person get mono from an EBV infection?
EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, and other illnesses. Most people will get infected with EBV in their lifetime and will not have any symptoms.