Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. When people kiss, share drinks, or use the same eating utensils, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) primarily transmits through saliva. It should therefore come as no surprise that EBV is one of the most widespread viruses, affecting more than 90% of the population of world, primarily during childhood. Health News | Virus Lead to Cancer, Causes Chromosomal Breakage: Study Reveals.