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EBV

NOUN
Epstein-Barr virus
Synonyms
WEAK
EB virus Epstein-Barr syndrome HHV-4 Human herpesvirus 4 glandular fever mononucleosis

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Children undergoing transplants may be especially vulnerable, since many have not yet been exposed to EBV.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, show that one of these antibodies was able to completely prevent infection in mice with human-like immune systems when exposed to EBV.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Patients may be exposed to EBV through donor organs that carry a latent form of the virus.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Some of the elevated killer T cells specifically respond to EBV, suggesting the virus may help set off the harmful immune activity seen in MS.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

Because of the strong association between EBV and MS, some researchers have already started testing treatments that aim to target the virus directly.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026