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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Facebook that she has infectious mononucleosis and will be less visible in the coming weeks as she recovers. She wore a K95 mask at a commissioners meeting, and her team will represent her as needed. The illness, caused by EBV, is contagious, and recovery typically takes four to six weeks, per the CDC.
A new WHO study reveals that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which infects most people worldwide, significantly increases the risk of developing various cancers, especially nasopharyngeal cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, and lymphomas, with the risk rising in proportion to antibody levels. The findings highlight the importance of understanding EBV's role in cancer development and encourage further research into its mechanisms.
Research led by NIH suggests that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), known for causing mononucleosis, may be linked to serious conditions like cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and long Covid. Efforts to develop vaccines against EBV are underway, highlighting the importance of long-term public investment in science despite political and financial challenges.