What is Epstein Barr virus? What are the symptoms of Epstein Barr virus infection? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
EBV is a DNA virus with a toroid shaped protein core wrapped with DNA. It is one of the eight known human herpesvirus types in the herpes family and is one of the most common viruses in humans.
TYPES OF EBV
• Type 1 (type A): more prevalent worldwide
• Type 2 (type B) : more common in AFRICA
• EBV is shed in ORAL SECRETIONS consistently for >6 more after acute infection and then intermittently for life.
• Risk factors include close contact with body secretions especially saliva. It is contagious and spread from person to person.
• Fatigue
• Rash
• Chill, malaise and body ache
• Headaches
• Pharyngitis
• Generalized lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
• Liver enlargement
• Spleen enlargement
• Acute EBV infection is usually made by antibody test or detection of antigen
•A patients with non-specific EBV symptoms who have elevated titers of EBV Iga should be given a thorough examination.
•ELISA, PCR can also be employed
• Self-limiting illness does not require specific therapy
• Symptomatic treatment is to be given
• Bed rest is necessary when patients have debilitating fatigue
• The prognosis for complete recovery is excellent if no complications ensue during acute illness.
• The major symptoms typically last for 2-4 week, followed by gradual recovery
• Cytomegalovirus
• Adenovirus
• Viral Hepatitis
• HIV
• Rubella
• Streptococcal pharyngitis
• Hemolytic anemia
• Interstitial pneumonia
• Splenic hemorrhage or splenic rupture
• Airway obstruction
• Seizures and ataxia
• Meningitis
• Encephalitis
• Facial nerve palsy
• ARSENIC ALBUM
• EUPATORIUM PERF
• GELSIMIUM
• OCCILLOCOCCINUM
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