New antibody shows promise for blocking Epstein-Barr virus linked to cancer and autoimmune disease

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is carried by 95% of people, usually lying dormant but linked to serious diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and several cancers (associated with ~358,000 new cancer cases and 209,000 deaths annually). Despite its prevalence and dangers, no specific vaccines or treatments are licensed. New research from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has identified an antibody that could potentially block the virus, offering hope for a future therapeutic solution.

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There's a 95% chance that you've got Epstein-Barr virus.

The most recent global estimates suggest EBV is associated with around 358,000 new cases of cancer and 209,000 deaths every year, but there are still no specific vaccines or treatments licensed against it.

Now, a team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has identified an antibody that could potentially block the virus.

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Epstein-Barr virus stays hidden in our immune systems, only to reactivate decades later. New research could point to a solution.

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