On May 5, 2014, it was announced John Krasinski would direct the film, with Krasinski, Anna Kendrick, Margo Martindale and Richard Jenkins joining the cast.
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous herpesvirus spread by human contact with no know environmental reservoir. Antibodies are detected in 90 to 95% of adults worldwide. EBV infection is subclinical in 90% of children.
Epstein-Barr Virus and Infectious Mononucleosis. Laboratory Testing. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4, is a gamma herpes virus that occurs only in humans. Laboratory testing can help distinguish whether someone is susceptible to EBV infection or has a recent or past infection.