EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma (EBV-positive DLBCL) is an aggressive blood cancer that starts in B cells — the white blood cells that help the body fight infections by producing antibodies. It is a specific subtype of diffuse large B cell lymphoma defined by the presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) inside the lymphoma cells. …
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Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma is a rare and aggressive cancer of the immune system. It starts in either natural killer (NK) cells or T cells — two closely related types of white blood cells that normally identify and destroy infected or abnormal cells. The word “extranodal” means that the lymphoma typically begins outside the lymph …
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Lymphoepithelial carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that typically develops in the head and neck area, most often in the salivary glands. It is characterized by a mix of cancerous cells and a large number of immune cells called lymphocytes. This type of cancer is considered aggressive but can often be treated successfully if …
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EBER stands for Epstein-Barr virus-encoded small RNAs. These are small, non-coding RNAs produced by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpesvirus family. EBERs are among the most abundant viral RNAs present in EBV-infected cells. There are two main types, EBER1 and EBER2. Despite their high abundance in EBV-infected cells, the exact functions of …
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of a large group of viruses called herpesviruses. Another name for EBV is human herpesvirus 4 (HHV4). EBV is found all over the world and infection is common. How is Epstein-Barr virus spread? EBV is spread between people through body fluids, typically saliva. What are the symptoms of Epstein-Barr …
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