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Epstein-Barr virus

[ep-stahyn bahr vahy-ruhs] / ˈɛp staɪn ˈbɑr ˌvaɪ rəs /


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Vaccine Company is developing a vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

"In transplant patients, it's standard practice to use drugs against various viruses. Until now, there's been nothing specific for preventing or treating Epstein-Barr virus associated disease," says Hess.

From Science Daily May 23, 2024

It’s been associated with infections such as the herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus, as well as Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders.

From Seattle Times Apr. 26, 2024

Post-mortem tests showed she had contracted the Epstein-Barr virus - which causes glandular fever - the coroner was told.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2024

In the 1960s and early ’70s, he conducted research on the Epstein-Barr virus and lymphoma.

From New York Times Jun. 9, 2023



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