A virus in the herpes family that is best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis (also called mono and glandular fever). Abbreviated EBV. EBV infection is characterized by fatigue and general malaise. Infection with EBV is common and is normally temporary and minor. However, in some individuals EBV can trigger chronic illness, including imm [..]

A common virus that remains dormant in most people. It causes infectious mononucleosis and has been associated with certain cancers, including Burkitt lymphoma, immunoblastic lymphoma, and nasopharyng [..]

1968, named for British virologist Michael Anthony Epstein and Irish-born virologist Yvonne M. Barr.

A herpeslike virus that causes one of the two kinds of mononucleosis (the other is caused by CMV). It infects the nose and throat and is contagious. It has been associated with Burkitt lymphoma and ha [..]

Herpes virus that causes mononucleosis

A common virus that remains dormant in most people. It has been associated with certain cancers, including Burkitt's lymphoma, immunoblastic lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

A retrovirus that has been associated with the development of and is present in about 50% of the time in Hodgkin's Disease patients. The link between the virus and cancer is still unknown.

A type of herpesvirus that infects B lymphocytes (B cells). Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is usually asymptomatic but may cause mononucleosis (“mono”). In people with suppressed immune systems, EBV is strongly associated with certain cancers, including Burkitt lymphoma, oral hairy leukoplakia, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. See Related Term(s): [..]

A common virus that remains dormant in most people. It causes infectious mononucleosis and has been associated with certain cancers, including Burkitt lymphoma, immunoblastic lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Also called EBV.

The herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis and is associated with Burkitt’s lymphoma and nasopharyngeal cancer.  

A herpes virus that causes mononucleosis.

A common virus that remains dormant in most people. It has the potential to cause B cells to multiply uncontrollably in some patients with weakened immune systems.

A common human virus in the herpes family that may increase a person’s risk of developing some types of cancer.