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The Epstein-Barr Virus.. (Original Post) Soph0571 Jul 2019 OP
Unfortunately a blue wave won't cure the actual Epstein-Barr virus linked to... WePurrsevere Jul 2019 #1

WePurrsevere

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1. Unfortunately a blue wave won't cure the actual Epstein-Barr virus linked to...
Thu Jul 11, 2019, 06:55 AM
Jul 2019

some very serious health issues for at least 8 million people in the U.S. alone (myself included). (Although since a 'blue wave' sure would help support honest to goodness science it might indirectly help find a cure. )

Anyway, here's just a bit of health info since the name was brought up...
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180416121606.htm

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) -- best known for causing mononucleosis -- also increases the risks for some people of developing seven other major diseases, according to a new study. The diseases are: systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. Combined, these diseases affect nearly 8 million people in the US.
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