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EBV(Epstien bare virus)

Infects B cells

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    A[infected B cells] -->B[uncontrolled growth];
    B ---> C{heterophile antibodies};

cd8+ kills the infected B cells

Disease

  1. Infectious mono nucleosis (kissing disease)
  2. Burkitt lymphoma
  3. Hairy cell luekoplakia in AIDS etc...