Stressors can reactivate latent EBV in our B cells, which play a crucial role in our immune response. With about one in 100,000 memory B cells harboring EBV, the virus serves as a barometer for our humoral immune health. This delicate balance may contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases like Sjogren's syndrome and multiple sclerosis, highlighting the complex relationship between EBV and our immune system.
