Determination of immunoglobulin values IgG and IgM against Epstein Barr Virus in students

Abstract

The Epstein Barr virus is a (gamma) herpesvirus, which has a worldwide presence of 90%; in Ecuador there are no estimates of the prevalence of this virus. It is associated with infectious mononucleosis and many types of cancer. The method of transmission occurs through salivary secretions, once contracted it persists throughout life. This study took into account 85 teenagers from the laboratory database of the Batan Clinic, of which 96.48% have IgG antibodies to the Epstein Barr virus and 3.52% have not been infected so far. Females had a higher prevalence of IgG immunoglobulins with 96.55% (56) and 96.29% (26) in men. Adolescence may be the most understood age for infection through the Epstein Barr virus. The ethnicity which presented the most antibodies was the mestizo race because it is the major one living in Ecuador with 95.59%. None of the patients had the infection recently, for the short period that they are in our establishment. This study proved that no one knew about the virus, and further research on the etiology of VEB should be encouraged and awareness of the consequences of the virus should be raised.