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What Is The Long Term Prognosis For EBV?
Question: hello, I have had active EBV for most of 9 years. Im concerned about long term prognosis and who should I see
Brief Answer:
You should to meet an ID specialist to define better the diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing in healthcare magic.
First I need to know about the recent EBV serology result.
You should know that a severe chronic active EBV infection commonly occurs in children or adolescents, but rarely in adults.
A chronic active EBV usually is characterized by chronic illness lasting more than 6 months and an elevated titer of EBV-associated antibodies, pancytopenia, hemophagocytosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy.
I suggest to meet a ID specialist to define better your diagnosis and prognosis as well.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
You should to meet an ID specialist to define better the diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing in healthcare magic.
First I need to know about the recent EBV serology result.
You should know that a severe chronic active EBV infection commonly occurs in children or adolescents, but rarely in adults.
A chronic active EBV usually is characterized by chronic illness lasting more than 6 months and an elevated titer of EBV-associated antibodies, pancytopenia, hemophagocytosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy.
I suggest to meet a ID specialist to define better your diagnosis and prognosis as well.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
what is an ID specialist?
I was diagnosed with extreme levels of active EBV 9 years ago. i get good levels checked every 6 months and its been elevated for 9 years now . my last blood work shoed i was finally in normal range. I can tell its back due to extreme stress along with fatigue and soreness especially in the joints. ive lost 10 lbs in the last 2 months. i got a rash on both my lower arms, hair loss, sleep problems, anxiety and depression. this is the same feeling i get when it gets bad.What is the serology result? I've had elevate liver enzymes, enflamed spleen and had an ultrasound for that.
I read a lot on EBV and and it seems very common to get this as an adult. i probably did get it as a child like everyone does.
I was diagnosed with extreme levels of active EBV 9 years ago. i get good levels checked every 6 months and its been elevated for 9 years now . my last blood work shoed i was finally in normal range. I can tell its back due to extreme stress along with fatigue and soreness especially in the joints. ive lost 10 lbs in the last 2 months. i got a rash on both my lower arms, hair loss, sleep problems, anxiety and depression. this is the same feeling i get when it gets bad.What is the serology result? I've had elevate liver enzymes, enflamed spleen and had an ultrasound for that.
I read a lot on EBV and and it seems very common to get this as an adult. i probably did get it as a child like everyone does.
Brief Answer:
ID means infectious diseases specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.
ID means infectious diseases specialist.
Serology means EBV associated antibody.
I suggest to meet an ID specialist to define better your diagnosis because maybe these symptoms are not related to chronic EBV.You should exclude a borreliosis as well.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
ID means infectious diseases specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.
ID means infectious diseases specialist.
Serology means EBV associated antibody.
I suggest to meet an ID specialist to define better your diagnosis because maybe these symptoms are not related to chronic EBV.You should exclude a borreliosis as well.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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