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I Had Blood Work To Test For Epstein Barr Because

Posted on Wed, 5 Jun 2019

Question: I had blood work to test for Epstein Barr because I am SO tired all the time!! Can you please tell me what you think my blood results say? They are as follows:

EBV Ab VCA, IgM - 36.0
EBV Early Antigen Ab, IgG - 9
EBV Ab VCA , IgG - 600
EBV Nuclear Antigen Ab, IgG - 277

Could it possibly be chronic fatigue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This could be a chronic fatigue related to chronic active EBV infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Based on the lab results I think that this could be a chronic fatigue related to chronic active EBV infection.
You should know that usually post-infectious fatigue is caused by many different viruses, includes chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection as you have.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

What type of specialist should I go to in order to check this out?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest to meet an ID specialist and neurologist as well.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I am sorry for my late response.

Based on your symptoms I suggest to meet an ID specialist and neurologist as well.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad