Prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies in healthy children and adolescents in Vitória, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil

Abstract

The prevalence and age distribution of Epstein-Barr virus infection varies in different populations and there is little information about the epidemiology of this infection in

Prevalence of antibodies against Kaposi's sarcoma associated herpes virus (KSHV) complement inhibitory protein (KCP) in KSHV-related diseases and their correlation with clinical parameters

“…The latter is in agreement with the fact that KCP belongs to the group of lytic proteins of KSHV [1]. We also analyzed immune responses against the VCA antigen of Epstein-Barr virus, which is expected to be present in 90% of adults [4] and we did not observe any difference between VCA response in HIV positive and HIV negative patients. Therefore, the lower percentage of anti-KCP antibodies in HIV positive KS patients did not stem from a general inability of antibody production due to immunosuppression.…”

Progress and Problems in Understanding and Managing Primary Epstein-Barr Virus Infections

“…Data indicate that primary EBV infection occurs at a younger age among persons from lower versus higher socioeconomic backgrounds (58,122), which has been attributed to crowded living conditions (193). Acquisition of EBV by young children indicates that it can be transmitted without deep kissing.…”

Clinical and demographic characteristics of Epstein-Barr virus-associated childhood Burkitt's lymphoma in Southeastern Brazil: epidemiological insights from an intermediate risk region

“…It also found an earlier EBV seroconversion in low-income groups and, interestingly, associated to low maternal literacy. 19 We also investigated LMP1 C-terminal deletion polymorphisms, the pathogenic role of which in EBV-associated lymphomas is controversial.…”