EBV Stops the Immune System from Fighting Cancer

  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 …

Epstein Barr Virus Linked to Autoimmune Disease

“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 …

Feel Like You Can’t Talk? (EBV Can Cause Chronic Laryngitis)

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 …

Epstein Barr Virus Totally Kicks Acyclovir’s A** …

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 …

Latent EBV Just May Promote Cancer Growth

“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 …

EBV Reactivation May Lead to Multiple Sclerosis Relapse

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 …

Epstein Barr Virus Infection and…Alzheimer’s?

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 …

Risk of Coming Down with Mononucleosis is Increased by Smoking and Family Size

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 …