What Is Epstein Barr Virus?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. How Long Until the Symptoms of Epstein-Barr Virus Go Away?
The prognosis for those with the virus is good. If infected people have any symptoms at all, they usually go away on their own. Most people begin to feel better in two to four weeks. However, fatigue often lasts longer, which is why rigorous activity should be limited for up to three months. Complete recovery occurs for most people between one and three months.
Rarely, an infection with EBV can become chronic. In these cases, the person’s immune system is unable to control the infection. This causes symptoms to linger, and several complications, such as lymphomas or organ failure, can occur.
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