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Epstein–Barr virus

Epstein–Barr virus Epstein–Barr virus is a human lymphocryptovirus that targets B lymphocytes.

Epstein–Barr virus is a human lymphocryptovirus that targets B lymphocytes. It is considered a cause of infectious mononucleosis and has a strong link to oral hairy leukoplakia, Burkitt lymphoma, and other cancers.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Herpesvirus 4, Human” (D004854).
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