Herpesvirus 4, Human

**Definition:** The type species of LYMPHOCRYPTOVIRUS, subfamily GAMMAHERPESVIRINAE, infecting B-cells in humans. It is thought to be the causative agent of INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS and is strongly associated with oral hairy leukoplakia (LEUKOPLAKIA, HAIRY;), BURKITT LYMPHOMA; and other malignancies.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.280.210.400.500.450 - B04.280.382.400.500.400 - B04.613.204.500.500.400

**Synonyms:** - Burkitt Herpesvirus - Burkitt Lymphoma Virus - Burkitt's Lymphoma Virus - E-B Virus - EBV - Epstein-Barr Virus - Herpesvirus 4 (gamma), Human - HHV-4 - Human Herpesvirus 4 - Infectious Mononucleosis Virus