Epstein-Barr virus
noun
Ep·stein-Barr virus
ˌep-ˌstīn-ˈbär- 
: a herpesvirus (species Human herpesvirus 4 of the genus Lymphocryptovirus) that causes infectious mononucleosis and is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma
—abbreviation EBV
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For Woodruff, The Green Kitchen was born out of her own healing journey after overcoming the Epstein-Barr virus and heavy metal toxicity through mindful eating and nutrient-dense foods.
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Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
These include: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV): EBV is the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, or mono.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 26 July 2025
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most common and persistent human viruses in the world, according to the CDC, and is member of the herpes virus family.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The Epstein-Barr virus — known for its role in infectious mononucleosis and present in over 95 percent of adults — gets reactivated in a subset of people, which may be linked to developing long COVID, Iwasaki said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
These include: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV): EBV is the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, or mono.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 26 July 2025
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most common and persistent human viruses in the world, according to the CDC, and is member of the herpes virus family.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The Epstein-Barr virus — known for its role in infectious mononucleosis and present in over 95 percent of adults — gets reactivated in a subset of people, which may be linked to developing long COVID, Iwasaki said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Epstein-Barr virus
noun
Ep·stein-Barr virus
ˌep-ˌstīn-ˌbär-
: a herpesvirus (species Human herpesvirus 4 of the genus Lymphocryptovirus) that causes infectious mononucleosis and is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma
—abbreviation EBV
called also EB virus
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