FACTORS AND MECHANISMS OF IMMUNOSUPRESSION IN EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS INFECTION

Abstract

In the review the current information on the mechanisms of interaction of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the human immune system. Shown immunosupressive potential EBV features of the immune status of children with infectious mononucleosis. Discussed options for chronic course of EBV infection, the relationship with lymphoproliferative and autoimmune diseases.

Keywords

• ebv infection
• infectious mononucleosis
• the immune system
• immunosuppression
• chronic course and outcomes