Epstein-Barr virus

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

NOUN

herpes virus

Synonyms

WEAK

EB virus EBV Epstein-Barr syndrome HHV-4 Human herpesvirus 4 glandular fever mononucleosis

Example Sentences

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There is no licensed vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

The pathogen that came to bear his and Dr. Barr’s names — Epstein-Barr virus — belongs to the herpes family and is one of the most ubiquitous on the planet.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2024

For example, the Epstein-Barr virus is linked to multiple sclerosis.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

A Harvard University study in 2022 showed compelling evidence that the Epstein-Barr virus that causes glandular fever triggers the process.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2023