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Epstein-Barr Virus Causes
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been around for a long time. The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta estimates that tens of thousands of people are infected with this virus. Many are only carriers of the virus and are unaware that they have it because they have no symptoms. Once EBV is contracted, it remains in the body, but most people develop antibodies to EBV.
EBV is a herpes type virus and is related to the viruses that cause genital herpes and shingles. It can lay dormant in our bodies for a long time, waiting for the opportunity to reappear. Some researchers call the EBV a mononucleosis-like syndrome.
EBV does not appear to kill people. It just makes people feel like they are dead for several months.
Infection with EBV is inevitable among humans. By the end of early adulthood almost all individuals demonstrate detectable antibodies in their blood to the EBV, indicating past infection. When the primary infection occurs in childhood there are usually no symptoms, but when it occurs in adolescence or early adulthood the clinical manifestations of infectious EBV develop in approximately 50 percent of the cases. The main causes are related to immune system weakness.
Even though EBV is not life threatening, it is still incurable and can do serious damage to the immune system. It is important that family members fully understand this disorder and realize that the person suffering from this virus is not exaggerating or faking the symptoms.
The good news is that by supporting the vital force and enhancing the ability of the body to use its own inherent defenses is going to be key to keep the EBV dormant. Fortification against this virus begins with fueling the body correctly; starting with the concept that food is the best medicine which is what this website will be teaching you.
References:
Black, Dean. Chronic Fatigue. Tapestry Press, 1990.
Barker, Jason, ND. “Plans to Minimize the Risk of Viral Infections.” Townsend Letter for Doctors. August/Sept. 2003. Pgs. 117-119.
EBV is a herpes type virus and is related to the viruses that cause genital herpes and shingles. It can lay dormant in our bodies for a long time, waiting for the opportunity to reappear. Some researchers call the EBV a mononucleosis-like syndrome.
EBV does not appear to kill people. It just makes people feel like they are dead for several months.
Infection with EBV is inevitable among humans. By the end of early adulthood almost all individuals demonstrate detectable antibodies in their blood to the EBV, indicating past infection. When the primary infection occurs in childhood there are usually no symptoms, but when it occurs in adolescence or early adulthood the clinical manifestations of infectious EBV develop in approximately 50 percent of the cases. The main causes are related to immune system weakness.
Even though EBV is not life threatening, it is still incurable and can do serious damage to the immune system. It is important that family members fully understand this disorder and realize that the person suffering from this virus is not exaggerating or faking the symptoms.
The good news is that by supporting the vital force and enhancing the ability of the body to use its own inherent defenses is going to be key to keep the EBV dormant. Fortification against this virus begins with fueling the body correctly; starting with the concept that food is the best medicine which is what this website will be teaching you.
References:
Black, Dean. Chronic Fatigue. Tapestry Press, 1990.
Barker, Jason, ND. “Plans to Minimize the Risk of Viral Infections.” Townsend Letter for Doctors. August/Sept. 2003. Pgs. 117-119.
