SIGNIFICANCE OF DIAGNOSTICS OF THE EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS BY THE ELISA METHOD

Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus infection is one of the most common human diseases. According to WHO, approximately 55-60% of young children (under 3 years of age) are infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Most of the adult population on the planet (90-98%) have EBV antibodies [1,3,5]. In different countries of the world, the incidence varies from 3-5 to 45 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and this is a higher rate. EBV belongs to the group of uncontrolled infections. It does not have specific prevention (vaccination) [4,8,10,11]. The source of EBV infection is a patient who has a clinical picture and is a carrier of the virus. Up to 20% of patients are infectious during the last days of the incubation period, during the initial period of the disease, as well as during the entire recovery period (up to 6 months after recovery). That is, even those who have recovered from the disease occasionally retain their ability to release the virus (carrier)[6,7,12]. EBV can be transmitted to the body through contact with the air, the patient's personal belongings, toys, eating utensils and saliva