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How Can Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Be Treated?
HI..I was diagnosed with having had epstein barr virus in my blood test but that it wasn't active 3 years ago..my body had fought it..I had mono when I was 8. A terrible case of it. How am I testing positive with it in my bloodstream if my body showed it had fought it with my own immunity system
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Although no medicine can cure an EBV infection, you can take these steps at home to ease your symptoms:
-Get plenty of rest.
-Drink a lot of water and other liquids to stay hydrated.
- gargle with warm salt water, to make your sore throat feel better.
-Take painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to bring down fever and relieve body aches.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Although no medicine can cure an EBV infection, you can take these steps at home to ease your symptoms:
-Get plenty of rest.
-Drink a lot of water and other liquids to stay hydrated.
- gargle with warm salt water, to make your sore throat feel better.
-Take painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to bring down fever and relieve body aches.
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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