Epstein-Barr virus

[ep-stahyn bahr vahy-ruhs] / ˈɛp staɪn ˈbɑr ˌvaɪ rəs /

NOUN

herpes virus

Synonyms

WEAK

EB virus EBV Epstein-Barr syndrome HHV-4 Human herpesvirus 4 glandular fever mononucleosis

Example Sentences

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Among the track team, Carlin broke his ankle in April, the same month in which Evans was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus that left her struggling to climb stairs.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

It’s been associated with infections such as the herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus, as well as Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

"If we knew back in the '90s, for instance, what we know now about Epstein-Barr virus causing multiple sclerosis, you better believe we'd have done a lot more to prevent that from happening."

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023

In the 1960s and early ’70s, he conducted research on the Epstein-Barr virus and lymphoma.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023