>Epstein / Barr
If you read this a certain way. Monkey Pox might be COVID reactivated Epstein Barr virus?
EBV infections don’t always cause symptoms. This is especially true for children.
Teens and adults are more likely to experience symptoms, which can include:
fever
feeling tired or fatigued
headache
sore throat
swollen lymph nodes in your neck or underarms
swollen tonsils
enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) or swollen liver
body aches
skin rash
Complications
In some cases, EBV infections can lead to complications, some mild and some serious.
These include:
rupture of the spleen
anemia
low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
hepatitis
myocarditis
conditions affecting the nervous system, including encephalitis, meningitis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome
If you suspect you may have an active EBV infection, it’s best to see a doctor if you are concerned about your symptoms. They can monitor you for signs of complications and tell you what to look for as you recover.
EBV reactivation and COVID
EBV and COVID-19 are caused by different viruses.
However, a research study from 2021Trusted Source and another from 2022Trusted Source suggest that inflammation caused by COVID-19 may cause EBV reactivation in some people.
Some people hospitalized with COVID-19 were also found to have reactivated EBV as well.
Long COVID, also known as post-COVID 19 condition, and EBV reactivation have many symptoms in common. The above studies suggest that EBV reactivation may cause some of the symptoms of long COVID.
It’s important to note that EBV is not the only health condition associated with long COVID. Having type 2 diabetes or certain antibodies associated with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis may also be linked to developing long COVID. A high viral load, or the amount of the virus in your blood early in the infection, is also considered a risk factor.
Additional studies are still needed to better understand the link between EBV and long COVID.
https://www.healthline.com/health/epstein-barr-virus