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Exploring EBV

Epstein-Barr virus is a likely trigger for MS. Most people have been exposed to EBV, which may cause mononucleosis during adolescence or early adulthood.Scientists at the University of Western Australia in Perth led by Allan Kermode, MD, are determining if components of the brain that the immune system mistakenly attacks in MS are similar to components of the Epstein-Barr virus. Using sophisticated lab techniques, the team is identifying which immune cells are involved in this misfire." c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host="">

Scientists have determined that, when combined with other factors, the Epstein-Barr virus is a likely trigger for MS. Most people have been exposed to EBV, which may cause mononucleosis during adolescence or early adulthood.Scientists at the University of Western Australia in Perth led by Allan Kermode, MD, are determining if components of the brain that the immune system mistakenly attacks in MS are similar to components of the Epstein-Barr virus. Using sophisticated lab techniques, the team is identifying which immune cells are involved in this misfire.

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