For more than half a century, scientists have hunted for the cause of lupus. The disease is relentless and debilitating, one ...

New research from Stanford University links the Epstein-Barr virus to lupus disease, showing how the virus can push immune ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a potential cause of mononucleosis, or “mono.” However, other viruses can also cause this condition. EBV and mononucleosis are not the same. EBV is a virus, while mono ...

Mononucleosis tests can detect antibodies directed to viruses that cause mononucleosis. Usually, a doctor recommends these tests when someone has symptoms of the disease. People often refer to ...

Dear Doctor K: What is mononucleosis, and why is it called the "kissing disease"? Dear Reader: Mononucleosis, or "mono," is caused by several viruses, primarily the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mono was ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono – commonly known as the kissing disease – is an Epstein-Barr virus that can cause symptoms similar to strep throat and the flu. It is most common in ages 15 to 25.

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is our constant companion, infecting an estimated 90%-95% of adults. Many of us are first infected as children, when the germ may trigger cold and flu symptoms. EBV also ...

A common virus, called EBV, might lead to multiple sclerosis later in life, scientists say. EBV causes mono, the "kissing disease," and can trigger a heightened immune response in teens. Researchers ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study provides more evidence that reactivation during pregnancy of Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis, may be associated with a proportion of childhood ...