Epstein-Barr Virus, or EBV, is one of the most common human viruses in the world; almost 95% of 35-40 year olds in the United States have been infected at some point in their life. The Epstein-Barr Virus can be contracted any time after an infant loses its maternal antibody protection. The virus can cause infectious mononucleosis in children, teens, and young adults, but some adolescents and most adults who contract the virus only experience a mild illness. After the initial infection, the Epstein-Barr Virus remains dormant in saliva and blood cells, as well as in the immune system. The virus has no cure or containment strategy, because it is transferred through saliva, even when the individual with the virus appears healthy. The newly infected individual may not show symptoms for 4 to 6 weeks, so the virus spreads easily and is difficult to contain. Epstein-Barr Virus has been linked to a few cancers, and a vaccine is currently being developed.
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