Infectious mononucleosis, usually called mono, is an illness most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is a very common virus, and most people are infected by it at some point in life, often without ever knowing. When it does cause illness, mono is most common in teenagers and young adults, with symptoms such …
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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, fast-growing 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 nodes, most …
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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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