Chronic EBV Reactivation Protocol

EBV infects 90%+ of adults (causes mononucleosis). Normally remains latent but can reactivate with stress, immune suppression, illness. Chronic reactivation causes: Fatigue, sore throat, swollen glands, brain fog, chronic fatigue syndrome-like symptoms. Triggers autoimmune diseases (MS, lupus, RA, Hashimoto's - EBV found in lesions). Testing: Elevated EA (early antigen) IgG >300 or low EBNA suggests poor immune control, chronic reactivation. Antivirals (valacyclovir) reduce viral load in some patients - not FDA-approved for chronic EBV but used off-label. L-lysine competes with arginine (viral replication needs arginine) - clinical tradition. Monolaurin (from coconut) disrupts lipid envelope of viruses. Herbal antivirals: Olive leaf, lemon balm, cat's claw have antiviral properties. Reishi mushroom immune modulation. Sleep and stress management crucial - cortisol suppresses NK cells (kill infected cells). LDN emerging for chronic viral infections. Medical Medium (Anthony William) popularized EBV as hidden cause of chronic illness (controversial, not evidence-based, but raised awareness). Mainstream medicine often doesn't recognize chronic EBV reactivation. Integrative/functional medicine addresses. Many chronic fatigue cases have elevated EA IgG. Protocol aims to reduce viral load and boost immune control. Some need ongoing antiviral suppression. Address gut health and nutrient status (EBV thrives in compromised immune state).