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Schizophrenia is Associated With an Aberrant Immune Response to Epstein-Barr Virus.
Schizophrenia bulletin - 11 Sept 2019
Dickerson Faith, Jones-Brando Lorraine, Ford Glen, Genovese Giulio, Stallings Cassie, Origoni Andrea, O'Dushlaine Colm, Katsafanas Emily, Sweeney Kevin, Khushalani Sunil, Yolken Robert
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BACKGROUND: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a highly prevalent human herpesvirus capable of infecting the central nervous system and establishing persistent infection. METHODS: We employed solid phase immunoassay techniques to measure immunoglobulin G (IgG) class antibodies to EBV virions and defined proteins in 432 individuals with schizophrenia and 311 individuals without a history of a psychiatric disorder....
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