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*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 22 | |
| 30s | 77 | |
| 40s | 136 | |
| 50s | 189 | |
| 60s | 164 | |
| 70+ | 60 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 83 | |
| Female | 572 |