EBV DNA Detection by RT-PCR near me in Bangalore

EBV DNA detection by RT-PCR technique helps detect Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection in your body. This virus spreads through body fluids or secretions primarily saliva and may cause diseases such as infectious mononucleosis (also called kissing disease). You may get this test done if you experience symptoms such as weakness, fever, headache, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands in the neck or armpits suggestive of EBV infections. Also, this test helps detect the level of EBV in the organ transplant recipients to check for the risk of developing EBV-associated post-transplant infections. There is no vaccine to protect against EBV infection. You can help protect yourself by not sharing consumable items infected with secretions of EBV-infected individuals.