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Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis.
Current opinion in neurology - 1 Jun 2009
Salvetti Marco, Giovannoni Gavin, Aloisi Francesca
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recent studies have revived interest in the long-scrutinized association between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS). We review this evidence and discuss it in relation to MS pathological and clinical features and patients' response to immunosuppressive therapies. RECENT FINDINGS: Serological evidence of previous exposure to EBV in children with MS supports a role for EBV...
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