Epstein-Barr

In contrast, in patients with X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection can cause a life threatening over-activation of the immune system.

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2009

Since the immune system of individuals with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) does not function properly in response to the virus, potentially severe complications can develop such as:

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2009

However, in some cases, boys or young men with X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP) can develop lymphoma without ever having had Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2009

The diagnosis might also be considered if there is a family history where relatives were affected by illnesses found in X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP), such as fatal Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, lymphoma or hypogammaglobulinemia.

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2009

In addition to their difficulty handling Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, some patients with X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP) develop other complications, including:

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2009

If a child has severe symptoms in response to infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a physician may consider a diagnosis of X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP).

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2009

Over the past few decades, the medical literature has focused on the possibility of some infectious agent playing a causal role and candidates have included the bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae, as well as various viruses including Epstein-Barr and human herpes virus type six.

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Prior infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis) is also associated with a greater risk for lymphoma.

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Dr. Montoya's team enrolled 30 patients with elevated levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus and HHV-6, a herpes virus, in a trial and treated them with valganciclovir, an anti-viral medicine.

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The SH2D1A gene produces a protein called SAP, which regulates how white blood cells combat infections such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and controls how they produce antibodies and other immunoregulatory molecules.

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2009