What is Epstein-Barr Disease?
If you’re between the ages of 35 and 40 you may be one of millions who suffer from the viral disease known as Epstein-Barr. Short for EBV, the disease is a virus that causes “mononucleosis” also known as “Mono.” EBV isn’t just found in adults, however. As a matter of fact most infections of the disease happen during childhood, but rarely cause the mononucleosis virus until adulthood EBV is a member of the herpes family that can reappear at anytime, even if it is being treated with a medication. The reason for the reoccurrence is because our body can never completely destroy the viral infection that herpes causes. Instead it attaches itself to the white cells in our body where it stays until it reemerges for another attack. While herpes is a common condition that can be kept under control, EBV is much more dangerous in adults because there is the risk of it developing into a rare disease known as lymphoma. The disease may also be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome and the hepatitis viru
