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Detection and cellular localization of enterovirus RNA sequences in spinal cord of patients with ALS
11 Jan 2000
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possible association of persistent enterovirus (EV) infection with the development of ALS. BACKGROUND: Although ALS is a clinically well-defined motor neuron disease, little is known about the etiology and pathogenesis of the sporadic cases. Among the different causes that have been hypothesized, conflicting results have been reported about the possible role of persistent enteroviral...
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