Browsing: Epstein-Barr

Dr Jeeve explains. “Mono or more precisely, Infectious Mononucleosis, is caused by a viral infection. The virus is called the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), which belongs to the Herpes family of human viruses. It is implicated in mononucleosis and other more serious conditions such as lymphoma and nose cancer (nasopharyngeal carcinoma).” 

Infectious mononucleosis is commonly seen in patients aged 15 to 24. The disease is transmitted through saliva. Learn more