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malaise

(268,930 posts)
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 06:08 PM Aug 2019

Right out of the CDC or is it Sci-Fi - the Epstein-Barr virus

https://www.cdc.gov/epstein-barr/about-ebv.html
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4, is a member of the herpes virus family. It is one of the most common human viruses. EBV is found all over the world. Most people get infected with EBV at some point in their lives. EBV spreads most commonly through bodily fluids, primarily saliva. EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, and other illnesses.

Symptoms
Symptoms of EBV infection can include

Sick child in bed
fatigue
fever
inflamed throat
swollen lymph nodes in the neck
enlarged spleen
swollen liver
rash
Many people become infected with EBV in childhood. EBV infections in children usually do not cause symptoms, or the symptoms are not distinguishable from other mild, brief childhood illnesses. People who get symptoms from EBV infection, usually teenagers or adults, get better in two to four weeks. However, some people may feel fatigued for several weeks or even months.

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We sure are fatigued
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Right out of the CDC or is it Sci-Fi - the Epstein-Barr virus (Original Post) malaise Aug 2019 OP
That sounds awful... Marie Marie Aug 2019 #1
Yes, Vote Blue... Wounded Bear Aug 2019 #2
It's not fun. flor-de-jasmim Aug 2019 #3

Wounded Bear

(58,646 posts)
2. Yes, Vote Blue...
Sun Aug 11, 2019, 07:03 PM
Aug 2019


(Actually it's still a good idea, because if you vote Red you're likely to lose the Health Care you need to fight it.)
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