Diagnosis and treatment progress of EB virus-related lymphoproliferative diseases

EB virus (EBV) is a potential oncogenic virus. About 95% of healthy people are infected with EBV and carry it for all life. EBV can induce host cells clonization and transformation. About 2% of tumors are related to EBV infection. In recent years, EBV-induced lymphocyte clonal transformation and the diagnosis and treatment of EBV-related lymphoproliferative diseases have got some progress. Key words: Herpesvirus 4, human; Lymphoma; Transformation; Immunotherapy; Cellular therapy