Epstein - Barr virus or, Human herpesvirus 4, is the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, and contains double-stranded DNA. This virus is species specific in that it only infects humans. The Epstein-Barr virus was discovered in 1964 when Michael Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr found it in a Burkitt lymphoma cell line. In 1968, they then linked the virus to the disease infectious mononucleosis. Once the host is infected with the virus it stays in the host for the remainder of the host’s lifetime, and lays dormant in the host’s immune system. It rarely causes any other problems. (Epstein - Barr virus Infection: Symptoms and Treatment.)
Epstein Barr is commonly transmitted through bodily fluids, specifically mainly through saliva by sharing …show more content…
The capsid surrounds and protects the genetic information, and has a nucleocapsid with twenty sides. There is then a space between the capsid and the envelope called the Tegument. The tegument is filled with proteins that proteins and enzymes needed for replication. (Epstein-Barr Virus: Infectious Mononucleosis)
The Epstein-Barr virus is more prevalent in children. The virus typically does not cause symptoms in children, or if symptoms are displayed they are typically not distinguishable from other mild, acute childhood illnesses. People who do display symptoms from the infection, are teenagers or adults, and usually will get better in 2 to 4 weeks, but some people may feel fatigued for several weeks to months after the fact. Common symptoms include: fever, lack of appetite, sore throat, swollen glands in the neck, rash, weakness and soreness of muscles, and fatigue. (About Epstein-Barr Virus: EBV)
Since there are no vaccines, and the virus remains dormant in the host for the host’s remaining life, treatment of Epstein-Barr virus focuses on treating secondary infections of the virus, and easing the symptoms of the virus. An example of treating the symptoms would be corticosteroid medication being prescribed to help ease severely swollen throats and tonsils. (Epstein - Barr virus Infection: Symptoms and
Epstein Barr is commonly transmitted through bodily fluids, specifically mainly through saliva by sharing …show more content…
The capsid surrounds and protects the genetic information, and has a nucleocapsid with twenty sides. There is then a space between the capsid and the envelope called the Tegument. The tegument is filled with proteins that proteins and enzymes needed for replication. (Epstein-Barr Virus: Infectious Mononucleosis)
The Epstein-Barr virus is more prevalent in children. The virus typically does not cause symptoms in children, or if symptoms are displayed they are typically not distinguishable from other mild, acute childhood illnesses. People who do display symptoms from the infection, are teenagers or adults, and usually will get better in 2 to 4 weeks, but some people may feel fatigued for several weeks to months after the fact. Common symptoms include: fever, lack of appetite, sore throat, swollen glands in the neck, rash, weakness and soreness of muscles, and fatigue. (About Epstein-Barr Virus: EBV)
Since there are no vaccines, and the virus remains dormant in the host for the host’s remaining life, treatment of Epstein-Barr virus focuses on treating secondary infections of the virus, and easing the symptoms of the virus. An example of treating the symptoms would be corticosteroid medication being prescribed to help ease severely swollen throats and tonsils. (Epstein - Barr virus Infection: Symptoms and