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RoC Review of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

Close-up of Epstein-Barr virus under microscope

Substance Overview

Status: RoC: Known to be a human carcinogen
Profile: Viruses: Eight Listings (610.79 KB)

Primary Uses or Exposures

  • An enveloped double-stranded DNA gamma-1 herpesvirus that causes infectious mononucleosis.
  • Spread mainly through contact with body fluids, especially saliva, from kissing and sharing food, drink, or toothbrushes. It may also be transmitted from contact with blood (blood transfusion and organ transplants), genital fluids, and breast milk.
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Documents

Documents for Epstein-Barr Virus
Date Document
Oct 27, 2014 RoC Concept
Aug 01, 2016 RoC Monograph - Final (Abstract)

Preferred Citation: National Toxicology Program (NTP). 2016. Report on Carcinogens monograph on Epstein-Barr virus. Research Triangle Park, NC: National Toxicology Program. RoC Monograph 07. https://doi.org/10.22427/ROC-MGRAPH-07
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Meetings & Events

Listing of related events
Date Event Event Type Materials
Apr 16, 2014

NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting

Board of Scientific Counselors - BSC Meeting
  • Agenda
  • Meeting Materials

    NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting Meeting Materials
    April 16-18, 2014

    Supplemental materials for some events, meetings, and workshops prior to 2021 have been archived. These archived materials frequently include presentations, background materials, and public comments. Email us or use our contact form to request a list or copy of archived materials.
Dec 17, 2015

Peer Review of the Draft RoC Monograph on Selected Viruses

Expert Panels - RoC
Jun 15, 2016

NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting

Board of Scientific Counselors - BSC Meeting
  • Agenda
  • Meeting Materials

    NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting Meeting Materials
    June 15-16, 2016

    Supplemental materials for some events, meetings, and workshops prior to 2021 have been archived. These archived materials frequently include presentations, background materials, and public comments. Email us or use our contact form to request a list or copy of archived materials.

Supplemental materials for some events, meetings, and workshops prior to 2021 have been archived. These archived materials frequently include presentations, background materials, and public comments. Email us or use our contact form to request a list or copy of archived materials.
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