About Epstein - Barr virus:
- It is a common and highly contagious infection.
- Transmission: It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva.
- EBV is a type of herpesvirus called herpesvirus 4.
- It has been found to be widely present in the human population.
- Most cases of Epstein-Barr virus affect children, teenagers and young adults, but anyone can get the virus.
- It usually does not cause any harm, but the virus gets reactivated inside the body in some unusual conditions like immunological stress or immunocompetence.
- This may further lead to various complications like a type of blood cancer called Burkitt’s lymphoma, stomach cancer, multiple sclerosis.
- Symptoms: Sore throat and throat inflammation, Fatigue or feeling extremely tired, Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Rashes on your skin, Enlarged spleen and liver.
- Treatment: There is no specific treatment for EBV. However, some things like drinking fluids to stay hydrated, getting plenty of rest can be done to help relieve symptoms.
