Virus that Infects Almost All Americans Can Trigger Devastating Health Condition

Scientists Find Connection Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Lupus

On its own, Epstein-Barr virus is a fairly widespread illness that leaves infected people with a mild set of symptoms. Where things get more severe is when you factor in the virus’s propensity for leaving some people who’ve had it with a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer. That isn’t the only ailment that Epstein-Barr has a connection to, however. According to a paper published in Science Translational Medicine this month, it also…

Virus that infects almost all Americans can trigger devastating health condition

A Stanford health study claims have uncovered a longstanding medical mystery surrounding lupus

EBV’s Stealth Attack: Unmasking the Viral Trigger of Lupus

For decades, scientists have puzzled over the origins of systemic lupus erythematosus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide. Recent breakthroughs, however, point to a surprising suspect: the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a pathogen that infects nearly everyone at some point in life. A groundbreaking study from Stanford Medicine, published in November 2025, reveals how EBV may not just correlate with lupus but actively tr…

Epstein-Barr Virus Linked to Lupus Development in Recent Research Findings

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Virus found in 94% of adults could be the cause of Lupus, study finds

If you live in the United States, odds are high that a tiny passenger rides in your blood. By adulthood, more than 94 percent of people carry Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, a germ that often spreads through shared drinks or a first kiss and can cause mononucleosis. For most, it quietly settles into the immune system and never makes much noise again. For a much smaller group, though, life takes a very different turn. Several hundred thousand America…

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