What Is Epstein Barr Virus?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Are There Other Diseases the Virus Can Cause?
Mono is not the only disease caused by the virus. In children, diarrhea and ear infections are commonly caused by EBV. Infection with the virus increases the risk of developing some types of cancer, such as Burkitt’s lymphoma, nasopharyngeal cancers, Hodgkin’s lymphoma and stomach cancer. However, cancers related to EBV are rare.
There is also a potential link between the virus and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves’ disease, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease. However, more research is necessary before this link is known for sure.
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