*Edited by Emmanuel Drouet*

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a fascinating microorganism, as a "double-facetted" viral agent. After primary infection, it can persist throughout a person's lifetime in a latent form, from which it can reactivate following specific stimuli (i.e., immunodepression). Unlike other herpesviruses, EBV reactivates a countless number of times with such a high replication rate that it is unable to be controlled by conventional anti-herpesvirus drugs. Moreover, for various reasons, no vaccine is currently available in the market. This book presents a comprehensive overview of EBV, including information on its potential for oncogenic activity, its various isolates, and possible vaccine candidates.

ISBN 978-1-83968-489-0

ISSN 2631-6188

Epstein-Barr Virus - New Trends

Published in London, UK © 2021 IntechOpen © Dr\_Microbe / iStock

## IntechOpen Book Series Infectious Diseases, Volume 11
