Epstein-Barr is a herpesvirus (Human Herpesvirus 4 or HH4, of the genus Lymphocryptovirus) that causes infectious mononucleosis (Mono), and is associated with Burkitt’s lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma, i.e., it is an oncogenic (cancer-causing) virus. EBV is the only virus that citrullinates the amino acid arginine (converts arginine into citrulline), which triggers autoimmune processes. It is very well documented that EBV can trigger Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, among a long laundry list of other conditions. Citrullinated antibodies called viral citrullinated peptides (VCP2) are already part of early warning or diagnosis for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Chronic EBV can also cause various inflammatory conditions, including those of the brain, such as Encephalitis, Meningitis, Cerebelitis, Cerebellar Ataxia, etc.
Acute and especially Chronic EBV infections are best addressed with a combination of homeopathy, nutraceutical agents, natural antiviral herbal remedies, and medicinal peptides, as well as avoidance of arginine-rich foods.