There is no evidence that disinfecting the objects will prevent EBV from spreading. The first time you get infected with EBV (primary EBV infection) you can spread the virus for weeks and even before you have symptoms. Once the virus is in your body, it stays there in a latent (inactive) state.If the virus reactivates, you can potentially spread EBV to others no matter how much time has passed since the initial infection.here is no evidence that disinfecting the objects will prevent EBV from spreading. The first time you get infected with EBV (primary EBV infection) you can spread the virus for weeks and even before you have symptoms. Once the virus is in your body, it stays there in a latent (inactive) state.