How is EB virus infected

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Epstein Barr virus (EBV) is an intracellular virus, which is harmful to human cells. It's a threat to normal cells. Let's take a look at how EB virus infects.

How is EB virus infected

First, EBV is a kind of DNA virus, which is spherical, 180-200 nm in diameter and replicates in B lymphocytes. Human is the host of EBV infection, and the virus is mainly transmitted through saliva. More than 90% of 3-5 years old children have been infected with EBV.

Second: the latent period of EBV infection is 4-7 weeks. The prodromal symptoms include headache and fatigue. 80% of patients may have clinical triad: pharyngitis, fever and lymphadenopathy. Infection may involve all organs of the body, generally including fever, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lymphadenopathy, rash, etc.

Third: there is no specific treatment for EBV infection, most of the diseases can heal themselves, and the treatment is supportive. Antiviral drugs can inhibit the replication of EBV, but some studies believe that they are ineffective. Hormones are only used in the case of anemia and thrombocytopenia. EBV vaccine is only beneficial to specific population.

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In many cases, most of the time, the sick people don't know and have no big reaction. Most of the time, they will heal themselves, so it's unnecessary to feel terrible about this disease.