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• Epstein-Barr virus
  |Term=Epstein-Barr virus |Short definition=a virus that is the cause of mononucleosis and is involved in Burkitt’s lymphoma
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• Epstein
  == Epstein == ...ical terminology, but it is most commonly associated with the Epstein-Barr virus in the medical field.
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• Monospot test
  ...tem]] in response to an infection by the [[Epstein-Barr Virus|Epstein-Barr virus]], the most common cause of mono. The test is typically performed by taking ...ophile antibodies and, therefore, a likely infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. However, a negative test does not necessarily rule out mono, as it can tak
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• Hairy leukoplakia
  ...the tongue or the inside of the cheek. It is caused by the [[Epstein-Barr virus]] (EBV) and is often one of the first signs of HIV. However, it can also oc Hairy leukoplakia is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. This virus is very common and most people are infected with it at some point in their
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• Epstein-Barr virus
  |Term=Epstein-Barr virus |Short definition=a virus that is the cause of mononucleosis and is involved in Burkitt’s lymphoma
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• Varicella zoster virus
  ...ster virus''' (''VZV'') (pronounced: vuh-RIK-uh-luh ZOS-ter VY-rus) is a [[virus]] that causes two distinct diseases: [[chickenpox]] (varicella) and [[shing ...hrough the air by coughs or sneezes, or by touching the rash caused by the virus.
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• Heterophile antibody
  ...otably [[Infectious Mononucleosis]], which is caused by the [[Epstein-Barr virus]]. ...ous Mononucleosis]]: A type of infection, often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, that results in symptoms such as fatigue, sore throat, and swollen lymph g
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• PTLD
  ...ally happens when the patient has also been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus.  ...ally happens when the patient has also been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus. PTLD can progress to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Also known as post-transplant l
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• Infectious mononucleosis
  ...he '''kissing disease''', is a common illness caused by the [[Epstein-Barr virus]] (EBV). ...est]] is a rapid test for infectious mononucleosis due to the Epstein-Barr virus.
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• Varicella-zoster virus
  == Varicella-zoster virus == ...SELL-uh ZOS-ter), often abbreviated as '''VZV''', is a highly contagious [[virus]] that causes two distinct diseases: [[chickenpox]] and [[shingles]].
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• Mono
  ...]''', is a type of infectious disease usually caused by the [[Epstein-Barr virus]] (EBV). Other viruses can also cause mono. It is often spread through sali ...en]]. Symptoms usually appear 4 to 6 weeks after you get infected with the virus.
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• Primary effusion lymphoma
  ...avity. It usually occurs together with a human herpesvirus or Epstein-Barr virus in people with a weakened immune system, such as people with HIV disease  ...avity. It usually occurs together with a human herpesvirus or Epstein-Barr virus in people with a weakened immune system, such as people with HIV disease {{
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• EBV
  |Short definition=EBV - A common virus that remains dormant in most people. EBV causes infectious mononucleosis an ...ma, nasopharyngeal cancer and gastric cancer. Also called the Epstein-Barr virus {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Acrodermatitis
  ...nfections, such as [[hepatitis B]], [[Epstein-Barr virus]], or [[Coxsackie virus]]. * [[Epstein-Barr virus]]
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• Herpesviruses
  ...s, '''[[Varicella zoster]]''' (chickenpox and shingles), '''[[Epstein-Barr virus]]''' infections (mononucleosis), and '''[[Cytomegalovirus]]''' infections. ...e herpesviruses, including the varicella-zoster virus and the Epstein-Barr virus.
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• Tabelecleucel
  ...f [[cancer]]. It is specifically designed for patients with [[Epstein-Barr virus]] (EBV) associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) who * [[Epstein-Barr virus]] (EBV): A virus that can cause mononucleosis and is associated with certain types of cancer
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• Cytomegalovirus infections
  ...om the Greek words 'kytos' meaning 'cell', 'megalos' meaning 'large', and 'virus', a Latin term for 'poison'. ...s [[herpes simplex virus]], [[varicella-zoster virus]], and [[Epstein-Barr virus]]. Like other herpesviruses, CMV has the ability to remain dormant in the b
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• Gianotti–Crosti syndrome
  ...associated with viral infections, such as [[hepatitis B]], [[Epstein-Barr virus]], and [[cytomegalovirus]]. However, the exact cause of the syndrome is sti * [[Epstein-Barr virus]]
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• Head and Neck Cancer
  * [[Epstein-Barr Virus|Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)]] infection
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• Nasopharyngeal cancer
  ...ncer is unknown, certain factors such as infection with the [[Epstein-Barr virus]] and consumption of certain types of food, particularly salt-cured fish an * [[Epstein-Barr virus]]
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• Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
  ...believed to be associated with the Epstein-Barr virus ([[EBV]]), a common virus that most people get at some point in their lives. Other risk factors may i * [[Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)]]
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