Epstein-Barr virus

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf virus
gptkbp:affiliatedWith Herpesviridae family
gptkbp:associatedWith Hodgkin lymphoma
autoimmune diseases
multiple sclerosis
rheumatoid arthritis
Burkitt lymphoma
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
systemic lupus erythematosus
lymphoproliferative disorders
chronic EBV infection
gptkbp:breedingSeason double-stranded DNA
gptkbp:canBe hepatitis
chronic fatigue syndrome
hemolytic anemia
thrombocytopenia
lymphadenopathy
splenomegaly
neuropsychiatric symptoms
glandular fever
oral hairy leukoplakia
post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
gptkbp:causedBy infectious mononucleosis
gptkbp:commonName over 90% of adults
gptkbp:currentStatus no approved vaccine
gptkbp:diseaseResistance serological tests
gptkbp:environmentalImpact epithelial cells
B lymphocytes
gptkbp:established gptkb:Michael_Epstein
gptkbp:firstAwarded a patient with infectious mononucleosis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Epstein-Barr virus
gptkbp:impact ongoing
supportive care
gptkbp:isPartOf avoiding close contact with infected individuals
avoiding kissing infected individuals
avoiding sharing drinks
maintaining a healthy immune system
vaccination against other diseases
gptkbp:isUsedFor monoclonal antibodies
blood
saliva
chemotherapy
immunotherapy
corticosteroids
antiviral medications
antibiotics for secondary infections
lymphoid tissue
nasopharyngeal_secretions
gptkbp:locatedIn 1964
gptkbp:nonPatentCitation yes
gptkbp:relatedTo other herpesviruses
gptkbp:safetyFeatures good_hygiene_practices
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
fever
sore throat
swollen lymph nodes
gptkbp:transmission saliva
gptkbp:website B cells