Why Epstein-Barr is the ‘everything virus’

Science News reports that the Epstein-Barr virus has taken a huge toll on global health, and understanding how it works could offer ways to combat multiple sclerosis, cancer, and more. The virus, best known for causing mononucleosis, is a common herpesvirus that stays in the body for life — which is why it's been called the 'everything virus.'

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