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  • Title: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies in children with non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
    Author: Roubalová K, Weinreb M, Roubal J, Kodet R, Koutecký J, Vonka V.
    Journal: Acta Virol; 1988 Jul; 32(4):339-48. PubMed ID: 2903639.
    Abstract:
    Antibody titres against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antigens in children suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) were determined. IgG antibody titres against the viral capsid antigen (VCA) and early antigen (EA) exceeded those found in healthy control subjects. On the other hand, antibody titres against EBV-determined nuclear antigen (EBNA complex) were generally lower than in the control group. The most striking phenomenon observed in the patient group was the frequent activation of latent virus infection as revealed by the periodical appearance of anti-EA and IgM class anti-VCA antibodies. Antibody titres against EBV antigens were generally lower among patients with progressing disease than in those with a more favourable course of the illness. The closest relation to EBV based on serological findings, was detected in lymphoblastic lymphomas of Burkitt-type histology, poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphomas, and in lymphomas localized in the abdomen. The question whether EBV might be involved in a certain proportion of the cases examined is discussed and further approaches to elucidate this problem are suggested.
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