How is Epstein barr syndrome contracted and spread?
Sadly once infected, EPV like other Herpes viruses will stay within a persons body for life. Today the common belief in the medical community says that EPV is most commonly spread through “shedding” of the mouth and throat and of course easily spread with a simple kiss, thus getting the name “the kissing disease(mononucleosis)” Often times Epstein-Barr is spread without the infected person even realizing they are infected as symptoms may not be apparent. Not only can this herpes virus be transmitted through saliva, it also can be passed on through blood or other body fluids. What treatment is available for Epstein Barr syndrome? Today, such as with all other Herpes Viruses, there is no know cure for EPV and although someone once sick may feel that their infection is gone, it is merely laying dormant in the body waiting for the immune system to weaken so it can once again re appear and wreak havoc on the host. Common drugs used to treat epstein bar include Valtrex and Zovirax which are
