EBV Flashcards
1
Q
what type of cancer is EBV associated with?
A
Burkitts lymphoma
2
Q
where is EBV found?
A
virus in the saliva
3
Q
what are features of EBV
A
causes fever, sore throat and fatigue =, can develope itch rash after
Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
Tonsillar enlargement
Splenomegaly and in rare cases splenic rupture
- ussually affects adolecents
4
Q
which antibodies are produced in EBV and how can they be tested?
A
heterophile antibodies- non specific but attack viral capsid antigen (VCA)
- monospot test
- paul bunnell test
5
Q
how is EBV managed?
A
- slef limiting
- lasts 2-3 weeks
- avoid alcohol as EBV affects livers ability to process alcohol
- avoid contact sports due to risk of splenic rupture
6
Q
what are complications of EBV?
A
Splenic rupture Glomerulonephritis Haemolytic anaemia Thrombocytopenia Chronic fatigue
