Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Reactivation in Long COVID

Your long COVID symptoms may be due to latent virus reactivation, especially Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) reactivation. Let's review some studies.

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URL list from Thursday, Apr. 6 2023

Stress-Induced Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation - PMC

The prevalence and long-term health effects of Long Covid among hospitalised and non-hospitalised populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis - eClinicalMedicine

Investigation of Long COVID Prevalence and Its Relationship to Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation - PMC

Positive Epstein–Barr virus detection in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients | Scientific Reports

Frontiers | Saliva antibody-fingerprint of reactivated latent viruses after mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 is unique in patients with myalgic-encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

JCI - Chronic viral coinfections differentially affect the likelihood of developing long COVID

COVID isn't just infecting you—it could be reactivating viruses that have been dormant in your body for years | Fortune Well

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

Impact of Pre-Existing Chronic Viral Infection and Reactivation on the Development of Long COVID - PMC

Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations | Nature Reviews Microbiology

Impact of Pre-Existing Chronic Viral Infection and Reactivation on the Development of Long COVID | medRxiv

What Have We Learned about Long COVID? | Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.

[Mich-elle-]

Dr Been, you've described my life. I would love to be part of a research group. Here in the UK, we are so behind with anything like this.

[michellemackinnon]

A definite discussion with my gp in 2 weeks. I'm on Toctico and realize that we do our best to treat the symptoms. My problem is that no one believes me. So our common agreement was to do our best to treat the symptoms regardless of our different views of what it is we are really treating . I'm very grateful for for that !

Thanks for giving this place to go.
Best

[susanv]

I can tell you many people who have had EBV are sensitive to many vaccines, especially the flu, and Covid vaccine. It took me a
long time to recover. I am terrified to get the shingles vaccine, and others since we are in the midst of anther pandemic. I have to stay as strong as I can. Thanks for all your hard work, bravery, and information.

[carolineASMR]

Thank you so much for this excellent resource!

[robiningersoll]

Some the most promising info on Long Covid so far. Thank you!!

[squareformat]

Great breakdown of this paper. As someone with chronic ebv reactivation always in bloods PCR and IgM and memory CD19 cells, since long before Sars Cov2 Pandemic and without PEM/ME. I can tell you EBV does not cause ME but it can cause debilitating fatigue on a spectrum and other constant symptoms. Not post exertion. ME and Longcovid are just two spectrum diseases under a much larger umbrella of chronic illnesses from viruses.

I can also tell you that an mRNA vaccine stirred up the viral shedding of the already active EBV dramatically. Incidentally i was lucky and fine with many viral vectors vaccines before that. Too strong for my immune system it would seem.

[joanneurbanowicz]

Brain is not working since mid 23 ( 4 vax ) 21 /22..lost myself head pressure heavy woozy heads foggy head depression anxiety all horrible

[heidialexander]

thank you Dr. I appreciate your calm, straightforward discussion.

[DarleneDeSilva]

I have been suffering since Nov of 22 with covid. In February I had an out of control nose bleed that triggered blood pressure. I am now on three medications to control my blood pressure when I have no explanation since a CT revealed a healthy heart, kidneys…specialist can not explain what has happened to me with panic and fear which I have never had, recently it has subsided. But bp is still an issue. Fatigue has plagued me for so long with headaches and feeling like I had the flu. I have researched on my own and have tailored an already stellar diet. I take supplements NAC, vit C, niacin, kefir smoothies everyday to keep my microbiome healthy….so crazy how long this has lasted and no one has answers. My PCP is clueless and thank God for my cardiologist. I hope someone starts educating the doctors so we patients can get correct care.

[PurposefulPorpoise]

Thank you for your hard work Doc. 18 months long covid here.

[MissAmyPea]

Hi Dr been. Thank you for the video and also the resources. Where can I order the anti-ace-2 antibody ? Which laboratory does this? Thank you!

[benstiller]

Hello, quick question: Does the Covid vaccination prevent EBV reactivation? Because eating sweats reliably reactivated EBV for me. But after 5 shots of Covid vacc. I seem to be much more sugar tolerant...