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.

How do members experience chronic Epstein-Barr?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic Epstein-Barr*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for chronic Epstein-Barr*

Who has chronic Epstein-Barr on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 24
30s 78
40s 130
50s 187
60s 157
70+ 44

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 80
Female 548