The Epstein-Barr virus infects almost everyone by the age of 40
and usually does not cause any illness. But it can cause
mononucleosis (mono) and is linked to some types of cancer, such
as Burkitt's lymphoma and cancers of the mouth. The virus lives
in a person's salivary glands and can be spread through saliva,
such as by kissing or sharing drinking glasses or eating
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