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Are Viral Infections Key Inducers of Autoimmune Diseases? Focus on Epstein–Barr Virus
27 Aug 2022
Abstract excerpt
It is generally accepted that certain viral infections can trigger the development of autoimmune diseases. However, the exact mechanisms by which these viruses induce autoimmunity are still not understood. In this review, we first describe hypothetical mechanisms by which viruses induce some representative autoimmune diseases. Then, we focus on Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and discuss its role in the pathogenesis of...
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