Chronic Epstein-Barr
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What is chronic Epstein-Barr?
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpes virus family and one of the most common human viruses. EBV causes infectious mononucleosis. If symptoms persist beyond a few months it is frequently called chronic EBV infection.
Common symptoms reported by people with chronic Epstein-Barr
Treatments taken by people for chronic Epstein-Barr
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Compare treatments taken by people with chronic Epstein-Barr
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Who has chronic Epstein-Barr on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 201 say chronic Epstein-Barr is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 17 | |
| 30s | 36 | |
| 40s | 34 | |
| 50s | 43 | |
| 60s | 57 | |
| 70+ | 101 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 28 | |
| 20-29 years | 21 | |
| 30-39 years | 18 | |
| 40-49 years | 21 | |
| 50-59 years | 17 | |
| 60-69 years | 9 | |
| 70+ years | 9 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 65 | |
| Female | 486 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 309 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 21 |