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he Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) microRNA (miRNA) initiative has revealed a pivotal role for miRNAs in cancer. (1) Particular proteins made by the Epstein-Barr Virus are associated with other proteins (cytokines) that keep the immune system from attacking cancer Read More …
“The major environmental risk factors for SAD (systemic autoimmune disorder) development are infections, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.” (1) –Clinical and Developmental Immunology The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), known for causing infectious mononucleosis, may also cause systemic autoimmune disorders (SADs) Read More …
Certain viruses or bacteria can infect the larynx and cause it to swell. – University of Maryland Medical Center (1) The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), known for causing infectious mononucleosis, can also cause Laryngitis, which is “an inflammation of the Read More …
Drugs against EBV are mostly ineffective in humans. – Pharmacology & Pharmacy (1) There are no FDA approved antiviral drugs that target the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). Nevertheless, some drugs have shown promising activity in the lab according to a study published Read More …
The Epstein Barr Virus is known to cause a drop in the level of platelets responsible for blood clotting – AllAfrica.com (1) The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is one of several viruses that can harm the body’s ability to stop Read More …
Most people don’t realize that the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can be passed through breast milk to an infant. Most women are infected with the Epstein Barr Virus. The bad part here is that EBV can be transmitted during breast feeding. “We Read More …
“Most EBV associated cancers contain viral DNA that exists predominantly as a latent infection. – ACS Chemical Biology (1) Most members in the medical community still believe that latent (also called dormant) viruses are inactive and harmless. However, a recent study Read More …
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) had relapses of their disease when the Epstein Barr virus switched from latent to active. – PLoS Pathogens (1) Researchers from Italy propose that the inability to control the latent Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) when a Multiple Sclerosis Read More …
EBV seems to be involved in the pathogenesis of … AD (Alzheimer’s Disease). – Neurobiology of Aging Herpes viruses, especially the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), are linked to the decline of mental abilities that progresses to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to Read More …
Large families and smoking have an independent impact on EBV infection that is not accounted for by other sociodemographic factors. – PLoS One (1) A study has shown that people living in large households or in families with smokers are at Read More …