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Epstein Barr Virus And Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists in Australia have discovered that people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) cannot properly control levels of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a virus that causes glandular fever. Though about 90 percent of the general population has the EBV virus, most people's immune systems keeps its levels in check. But in a new study, researchers found that the immune systems of MS patients are less effective at killing EBV-infected cells. They also found that the weaker a person's immune system at...
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Epstein-Barr virus test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Epstein-Barr virus test is a blood test to detect antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antigens.See also: Monospot testAlternative NamesEBV... Read more »
Epstein-Barr Virus
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common human virus that causes infectious mononucleosis and plays a role in the emergence of two rare forms of cancer:... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAlonso A, Jick SS, Olek MJ, Ascherio A, Jick H, Hernan MA. Recent use of oral contraceptives and the risk of multiple sclerosis. Arch... Read more »
Study Questions Role of Virus in MS
Results from a new study have cast doubt on the theory that the Epstein-Barr virus helps cause multiple sclerosis (MS). In the study, an analysis of... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: The Autoimmune Disease Process
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAs with other autoimmune disorders, the exact cause of MS is unknown. A combination of environmental and genetic factors likely plays a... Read more »
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