The presence of class G antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus is not a reason to treat herpes. About this portal “The secret of the company” said Ekaterina Stepanova, infectious diseases specialist, therapist, head of the H-Clinic vaccination center.
The doctor explained that for patients with weakness, therapists and pediatricians often recommend antibody tests to the Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus. But almost all people will have a positive result (the presence of class G antibodies against these herpes viruses). This is because most people first encounter herpes viruses at the age of two or three. Sometimes the infection leads to enlargement of the lymph nodes and even the liver, but often there are no symptoms.
“Most often people come to me with the diagnosis of “Combined cytomegalovirus infection” and with absolutely unnecessary large drug prescriptions. In this case, I remind them of an important point: There are no class M antibodies in their tests, Immunoglobulin M currently shows that the infection is getting worse. If there are no antibodies, there is nothing to treat, because the problem does not exist in the human body,” concluded Stepanova.
The doctor added that fatigue is often associated with iron or vitamin D deficiency, dehydration or a sedentary lifestyle, not viral infections.
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