the Epstein- Barr virus or abbreviated (EBV). Throughout this essay, the biology of the Epstein-Barr virus will be examined by discussing characteristics that are associated with this virus such as the process of infection and entry, viral replication, and consequences to the host cell. Epstein-Barr virus, which is also known as Human herpes virus (HHV-4), is an important virus because it infects a large portion of humans. (Odumade, 2011). Although most people become infected with the Epstein-Barr
and spleen. Mono is also well-known as the “kissing disease” because the virus can be spread through saliva. Patients can continue to have virus particles present in their saliva for as long as 18 months after the initial infection. Other ways to spread Mono include, but are not limited to, coughing, sneezing, and sometimes can even be spread through an infected persons’ tears. If you have mono, you can avoid giving the virus to others by not kissing anyone and by not sharing drinks, eating utensils
be prescribed seizure medicine from your doctor including Topamax, Keppra, and Phenobarbital(Holmes, M.D., Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, epilepsy.com). When it comes to the Epstein Barr Virus you will just have to let the virus run its course. Since the Epstein Barr Virus is viral antibiotics will not do anything to help(Epstein Barr Virus, healthcentral.com).
Mononucleosis Mononucleosis is a disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is a member of the herpes family. The herpes family also includes viruses that cause cold sores, chicken pox, genital herpes, and birth defects (7). Mono, short for mononucleosis (3) "gets its name from the fact that it causes a person's white blood cells to become distorted, so that they have only one nucleus (becoming mononuclear) instead of the usual divided nucleus.'; (3) The first accounts of mono
Infectious Mononucleosis Infectious mononucleosis, commonly referred to as “mono”, is a disease that results from the Epstein-Barr virus or EBV. It is also known as glandular fever because it attacks the lymph glands in your throat. Many people have been exposed to mono at some point in their lives, but have built up resistance to the disease. People are diagnosed with mono through a type of blood test called a monospot test, and prescribed proper recovery methods. Mono affects people all around
studying the new Epstein-Barr virus. Hausen wanted to work with a different virus due to his unfamiliarity with the virus. He worked with adenovirus type 12 so that he could become familiar with the molecular methods (Z. Hausen,
Stolen Health & Life: How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Marauds Its Victims The Golden Girls was an eighties sitcom about four women that shared a home in Miami. The sitcom presented a myriad of topics from homelessness to age discrimination. One of its more poignant episodes was about the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This two part episode showed how Dorothy (portrayed by Bea Arthur), struggled to find the cause of an ongoing illness that mimicked flu like symptoms. After visiting a multitude
cause of Hodgkins disease isn’t known. However, different of how it is caused. 1. Viruses The Epstein-Barr virus is a herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis (also known as glandular fever). Epstein-Barr virus genes have been identified in tissue samples of approximately 20-50% of individuals with Hodgkin’s disease. However, it is yet to be established whether the Epstein-Barr virus can cause Hodgkin’s disease. The most of people who develop glandular fever will not develop Hodgkin’s
In the back to school spirit I chose Infectious Mononucleosis as my first disease since our lab has seen a rise in cases recently. Infectious mononucleosis is cause by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), which is a member of the Herpes virus family. Infectious mononucleosis, often just called mono, is human (gamma) herpes virus 4. This is our first link in the chain of infection, the agent. The viruses’ reservoir is humans, where it also replicates and infects. It leaves the host or reservoir through respiratory
Guillain- Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare, but very fatal auto- immune disease that specifically focuses on attacking the myelin sheath that surrounds the peripheral nerves in the human body. There are many different severities of this disease, but without treatment it can not only affect the entire nervous system but eventually shut down the rest of the body. The myelin sheath is a fatty substance that surrounds the axons of the nerves and provides protection. It allows messages to be sent rapidly
Latency is defined as the silent persistence of the virus in the body, not detectable by conventional virological procedures (1). Infectious virus is only recovered from latently infected organs by prolonged culture of organ cells or co-culture of these cells with susceptible cells (5). Therefore, no infectious virus is reisolated in cell cultures inoculated with a triturated organ latently infected. Latency is the property shared by some viruses which allows them to persist indefinitely in their
The Effects of a College Environment on a Students Health Introduction When one goes away to college, their life changes dramatically. They are forced to make changes in their own lives in order to adapt to college life. When one is in high school and living at home, their eating habits and personal hygiene practices are for the most part controlled by their parents. They are told what to eat and when to eat it. They are told to keep their room clean and to take their vitamins, etc. When
Life After Mono Merriam-Webster defines mononucleosis as: "an acute infectious disease associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and characterized by fever, swelling of lymph nodes, and lymphocytosis."1 It is more commonly called "mono," or "the kissing disease." When I was thirteen, I caught this dreaded disease, and it changed the ways I acted around my friends forever. Before I got sick, I never paid attention to my actions. If I was thirsty, I asked any friend for a sip of his/her drink
present with sore throat, malaise, generalized aching and headache. The pain in the throat is usually intense along with lymphadenopathy. Also the pharynx and tonsil is inflamed with yellowish or greenish exudate. The cause of mononucleosis is the Epstein-Barr virus. Diagnostic studies for this patient would include a complete blood count (CBC), a monospot test and liver function test. Confirmation of this diagnosis includes increased white blood cell count, a positive monospot and elevated liver function
There are many different causes of liver damage. These can be grouped into various categories depending on the timing of the insult and the types of cells most severely affected. As the nature of injury often dictates patient outcome, these patterns of injury have important clinical implications. Acute versus chronic: Acute liver injury is a common clinical problem. In the most severe cases, acute injury results in overwhelming hepatocyte loss, a clinical condition known as acute liver failure. More
Mononucleosis is a viral disease that affects those usually between the age of ten and thirty-five, although a person at any age can get the disease. This disease found in mainly adolescents and adults seems to only occur in those who escaped the Epstein-Barr virus infection in childhood. It is also known as Glandular Fever, because it affects the lymph nodes in the neck, arm pits and groin. It can last anywhere from one to two weeks to six to eight weeks, some people suffer from mononucleosis for months
tolerance test and blood HbA1c (Zhao et al., 2015). Mary does not have any symptoms of diabetes except fatigue that can be seen in other diseases also. Infectious mononucleosis: Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious disease mostly caused by Epstein - Barr virus, but other viruses also can cause this disease. This disease is common among teenagers and young adults, especially among college students. Signs and symptoms include fever, extreme fatigue, sore throat, rash, swollen liver or spleen or both
NHL may be associated with exposure to certain bacteria and viruses, especially those that suppress the immune system such as the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) a Herpes Virus that causes infectious Mononucleosis in adolescents or early adulthood, Human T-lymphocytotropic virus (HTLV), human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), and Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) a bacteria that is known to cause stomach ulcers. Researchers have also found
“Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne virus typically transmitted via sexual intercourse, shared intravenous drug paraphernalia, and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), which can occur during the birth processor during breastfeeding.” There is no cure for HIV or AIDS but over time different types of medications have been developed that slows down the advancement of the disease. AIDS is a lethal disease that is caused by HIV. HIV destroys the immune system and causes the body to not
called the kissing disease. The virus that causes mono is called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is one of the multiple human herpes viruses that are carried asymptomatically by most people. Primary infection is particularly usual in childhood and establishes a lifelong carrier state where the virus remains latent. The EBV replicates frequently in the oropharyngeal epithelial cells and circulating B-lymphocytes, since they are the principal targets of the virus. Mononucleosis is mainly a disease