Finnish researchers discover gene defect linked to severe mononucleosis cases
A groundbreaking discovery in Finland has unveiled a new gene defect linked to severe cases of infectious mononucleosis (IM), commonly known as the "kissing disease." This revelation offers not only insight into the genetic foundations of this condition but also promises potential pathways for treating a range of serious illnesses associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Infectious mononucleosis, caused by EBV and transmitted through saliva, is almost a universal experience among Finns, either with obvious symptoms or silently.