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They are also expensive, risk causing resistance to antiviral agents, and (in 1% to 10% of cases) can cause unpleasant side effects. [1] Several clinical trials for a vaccine were conducted in 2006–2008. [4] [5] [6] The viral proteins Gp350/220 are a primary target, [7] but this would only block infection of B cells, not epithelial cells.
“The vaccine helps prevent serious illnesses such as pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infections, which can be particularly dangerous for older adults and those with health issues,” Dr ...
Infectious mononucleosis (IM, mono), also known as glandular fever, is an infection usually caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). [2] [3] Most people are infected by the virus as children, when the disease produces few or no symptoms. [2] In young adults, the disease often results in fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and ...
There are several forms of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection. These include asymptomatic infections, the primary infection, infectious mononucleosis, and the progression of asymptomatic or primary infections to: 1) any one of various Epstein–Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferative diseases such as chronic active EBV infection, EBV+ hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, Burkitt's lymphoma ...
WellPoint Urges Seniors to Get Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines For older adults, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The seasonal flu can be serious for ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its RSV vaccine guidance for seniors for this upcoming respiratory viral season, saying the new recommendations are meant to simplify ...
Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is the first identified oncogenic virus, or a virus that can cause cancer. EBV establishes permanent infection in humans. It causes infectious mononucleosis and is also tightly linked to many malignant diseases (cancers). Various vaccine formulations underwent testing in different animals or in humans. However, none ...
New RSV vaccines are now available to help prevent serious infection in people over 60. Doctors explain the RSV vaccine and its side effects in older adults.