Virus Profile: Epstein-Barr Virus | ELISA
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), alternatively designated human herpesvirus 4, falls under the herpesvirus family and ranks among the most prevalent viruses that infect humans. Distributed globally, this pathogen frequently triggers viral pharyngitis, with young adults representing the highest-risk population. A vast majority of individuals will contract EBV at some stage of their lifespan, often without developing any noticeable clinical manifestations. Its primary transmission medium is bodily secretions, especially saliva. EBV is capable of inducing infectious mononucleosis (commonly shortened to mono) alongside an array of other clinical disorders.