The Epstein-Barr Virus..
We need strong medicine.. I have an idea for a cure:
2020
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some very serious health issues for at least 8 million people in the U.S. alone (myself included). (Although since a 'blue wave' sure would help support honest to goodness science it might indirectly help find a cure. 
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Anyway, here's just a bit of health info since the name was brought up... 
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180416121606.htm
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) -- best known for causing mononucleosis -- also increases the risks for some people of developing seven other major diseases, according to a new study. The diseases are: systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. Combined, these diseases affect nearly 8 million people in the US.
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