roanna Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Does anyone on here have the epstein barr virus? Could you PM me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Estimates are that 95 % of the population tests positive for it. I've had mono in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yes, most of us have it. What are you looking for, specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda S in TX Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 16dd has EB and has had mono since November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 What is it? It sounds vaguely familar, but I cant place it, but there's a 90% chance that I have it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Wait,is that what causes cold sores? My then future MIL wanted my then boyfriend to dump me because I got a cold sore which means herpes which meant I was cheating on him. *eyeroll* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Epstein Barr virus is the virus that can cause mono. It is in the herpes family. The 90 to 95 percent figure is because most people get it and develop immunity without outward symptoms of anything. I think it can become reactivated in some cases when it was previously dormant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Huh. Yay for learning something new. (Now I've got Sid the Science Kid singing in my head...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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