Epstein-Barr-virus-induced lymphoproliferative diseases

Schuster, V.; Kreth, H.W.

Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kinderheilkunde 139(7): 396-400

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0026-9298
PMID: 1656248
Document Number: 370913
Infections with EBV are of increasing importance in pediatrics. Molecular and immunological methods have led to important advances in our understanding of the biological properties of this virus and the immunological consequences to its host. EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disorders mainly arise in immunodeficient patients by the unchecked polyclonal outgrowth of EBV-infected B-cells. On the other hand, primary genetic changes in B-cells (chromosomal translocation and oncogene deregulation) may also lead to induction of monoclonal lymphoma.

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