A study published in Nature looks at genetic determinants of persistent Epstein-Barr virus DNA and associations with chronic conditions. Prof Lawrence Young, Virologist and Emeritus Professor of ...

Mono is often called “the kissing disease” but that is because it spreads easily through bodily fluids like saliva.

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and the causes are unclear but studies have linked it to autoimmunity, genetic risk factors, stress, and certain environmental conditions ...

Infectious mononucleosis (IM), also known as the kissing disease or “mono,” is typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is a clinical condition characterised by fever, lymphadenopathy, and ...