About Epstein-Barr virus (EBV):
- It is one of the most common human viruses in the world.
- It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva (spit). ]
- Symptoms: Fatigue, fever, inflamed throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, enlarged spleen, swollen liver, rash.
- EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, and other illnesses.
- There is no vaccine to protect against EBV infection.
Q1) What is Corona Virus?
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)
Source: Study reveals how ‘EBV’ virus that spreads through saliva can lead to cancer
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