What is Epstein Barr?

Also known as: Epstein Barr virus, EBV, human herpes virus 4, Infectious mononucleosis, mono.

Epstein Barr is the name of the virus that most often causes infectious mononucleosis, though it can also cause other illnesses.

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Reviewed by: Manuel Rafael Cotilla, MD

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