Epstein-Barr virus

EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma

What is EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of immune system cancer. It is made up of abnormal B cells that have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). What parts of the body are affected by EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive DLBCL commonly …
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Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma

Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in natural killer (NK) cells or T cells, which are parts of the immune system. The term “extranodal” means that it typically begins outside the lymph nodes, often in areas like the nasal passages, skin, digestive system, or other organs. This type of …
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Lymphoepithelial carcinoma

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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Epstein-Barr virus-encoded small RNAs (EBER)

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)

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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