Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
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ISBN: 9780134298757
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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The reason as to why etiology of chronic fatigue syndrome is debated even though Epstein-Barr virus is present.

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is also known as Human herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4). This virus is responsible for causing contagious mononucleosis and also Burkitt’s lymphoma. It is an enveloped virus with icosahedral capsid having double-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) replicates inside the nucleus of host cells. It suppresses apoptosis of B-lymphocytes, which may also lead to cancer.

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