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Is chronic reactivated EBV different from chronic active EBV?

Posted by memecat28 @memecat28, Feb 7, 2018

I was just told I tested positive for all Epstein Barr Virus tests, except for the one that says you were recently infected. I was told I have Chronic Reactivated Epstein Barr Virus, and that I would be referred to an infectious disease doc. I started to research and everything keeps coming up with Chronic Active Epstein Barr, which seems to be a rare form and serious. Are these two forms different?

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therealsharic | @therealsharic | 5 days ago
In reply to @d3wilson "@vlbondon Thank you for your advice. I now have had a shingles outbreak. The doctor said..." + (show)
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@vlbondon Thank you for your advice. I now have had a shingles outbreak. The doctor said it was not surprising since Im already immunosuppressed from the EBV. I was hoping the valacyclovir, for the shingles would help or slow the EBV, but it does not seem to be helping for the EBV. I’m just taking one day at a time. I’m trying to get over this..

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@d3wilson I have been diagnosed with caebv for 11 years. Antivirals don't help. I've also had shingles four times in my life. The best treatment is literally eliminating all stress! I am also a nurse. You should also get vaccinated for shingles.

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