EBV

Question 1

what type of cancer is EBV associated with?

Answer 1

Burkitts lymphoma

Question 2

where is EBV found?

Answer 2

virus in the saliva

Question 3

what are features of EBV

Answer 3

causes fever, sore throat and fatigue =, can develope itch rash after

Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
Tonsillar enlargement
Splenomegaly and in rare cases splenic rupture

• ussually affects adolecents

Question 4

which antibodies are produced in EBV and how can they be tested?

Answer 4

heterophile antibodies- non specific but attack viral capsid antigen (VCA)

• monospot test
• paul bunnell test

Question 5

how is EBV managed?

Answer 5

• slef limiting
• lasts 2-3 weeks
• avoid alcohol as EBV affects livers ability to process alcohol
• avoid contact sports due to risk of splenic rupture

Question 6

what are complications of EBV?

Answer 6

Splenic rupture
Glomerulonephritis
Haemolytic anaemia
Thrombocytopenia
Chronic fatigue