Overview
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a fascinating microorganism, as a double-facetted viral agent. After primary infection, it can persist throughout a persons lifetime in a latent form, from which it can reactivate following specific stimuli (i.e., immunodepression). Unlike other herpesviruses, EBV reactivates a countless number of times with such a high replication rate that it is unable to be controlled by conventional anti-herpesvirus drugs. Moreover, for various reasons, no vaccine is currently available in the market. This book presents a comprehensive overview of EBV, including information on its potential for oncogenic activity, its various isolates, and possible vaccine candidates.
- | Author: NA, Alfonso J Rodriguez-Morales
- | Publisher: Intechopen
- | Publication Date: Dec 22, 2021
- | Number of Pages: 130 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1839684895
- | ISBN-13: 9781839684890
