What is Chronic Epstein Barr?
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpesvirus 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.
Who has Chronic Epstein Barr at PatientsLikeMe?
- 120 patients have this condition
- 9 New patients joined this month
- 15 say Chronic Epstein Barr is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 90% | Females |
|---|---|
| 10% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 18 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 16 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 16 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 7 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 73 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from Chronic Epstein Barr patients who have completed their condition history