Study illuminates the link between the Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis

Study illuminates the link between the Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis

A new study illuminates the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS), pointing to a causal role for reactivation of the virus in triggering MS attacks in people with certain genetic risk factors.

Epstein-Barr virus activity may foreshadow multiple sclerosis attacks

A new study illuminates the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS), pointing to a causal role for reactivation of the virus in triggering MS attacks in people with certain genetic risk factors.

Researchers discover how Epstein-Barr virus triggers multiple sclerosis attacks

Mass General Brigham study found distinct immune changes preceding multiple sclerosis relapse, providing new insight into how Epstein-Barr virus reactivation may trigger an MS attack in people with genetic risk factors.