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What Are The Symptoms And Effects Of Epstein-barr Virus?
my friend drank from a cup, and that I unknowingly drank from afterwards. Later on she casually told me she tested positive for the epstein-barr virus, which can be transmitted through saliva. What are the chances that I could contract this virus? Also what are the main symptoms and dangers of this virus?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Hello and thanks for your question. While you are unlikely to get EBV after one casual exposure, it is possible. The most common syndrome from EBV is mononucleosis with fever, swollen lymph nodes and sore throat. Very rarely EBV is implicated in development of some more serious diseases. I think you are provably safe. See your doctor if you develop fevers. Please advise your friend that she should not be sharing drinks/food wit others.
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