Synonyms

EBV

American

Epstein-Barr virus.

EBV British

abbreviation

Epstein-Barr virus

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Example Sentences

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The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, show that one of these antibodies was able to completely prevent infection in mice with human-like immune systems when exposed to EBV.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

For years, scientists have known that EBV is closely linked to MS.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

Subsequent studies also linked EBV reactivation with well known features of long COVID, including fatigue and cognitive difficulties.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2025

The study revealed high-risk EBV haplotype present in about 70% of NPC cases, compared to about 30% of population carriers.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2024

EBV has long been known to be closely associated with the development of NPC.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2024

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