For years scientists have suspected that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—a type of herpesvirus that infects 94 percent of the ...

Mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This nickname arises from its primary transmission mode: through saliva, ...

One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday. Until now, lupus was somewhat ...

A common virus that infects most people can trigger the chronic immune system condition lupus, according to a new study.

Lupus has been linked to the Epstein-Barr virus – which causes glandular fever, or mono – before, but we now have evidence of ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Pediatricians at Ascension Via Christi are seeing an increase in mononucleosis and Hand, Food, and Mouth Disease. HFMD and mono are highly contagious diseases often spread ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a potential cause of mononucleosis, or “mono.” However, other viruses can also cause this condition. EBV and mononucleosis are not the same. EBV is a virus, while mono ...

New research from Stanford University links the Epstein-Barr virus to lupus disease, showing how the virus can push immune ...