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While EBV infects B cells through CD21,
the atypical lymphocytes in on peripheral blood smear are cytotoxic CD8+ T lymphocytes reacting to the viral infection.
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https://www.slideshare.net/csbrprasad/imn-csbrp-54556104 i found this link helpful. the atypical cd8+ lymphocytes are diagnostic for EBV