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EBV

American  
EBV British  

abbreviation

  1. Epstein-Barr virus

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In final testing, one gp42-targeting antibody fully blocked EBV infection, while a gp350-targeting antibody offered partial protection.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

These patients often require immunosuppressive drugs, which can allow EBV to reactivate or spread unchecked.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

EBV itself was detected in the CSF of most participants, regardless of whether they had MS.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 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

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