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Multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus

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Exposure to Epstein-Barr virus may be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study of 83 military personnel who developed MS and 166 who did not. Blood samples taken several years before showed that increased antibody levels against Epstein-Barr virus was a risk factor for the future development of MS. There was no association between cytomegalovirus and MS.

Author: Spiegelman, Donna, Lennette, Evelyne T., Ascherio, Alberto, Munger, Kassandra L., Levin, Lynn I., Rubertone, Mark V., Peck, Charles A.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2003

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Temporal relationship between elevation of Epstein-Barr virus antibody titers and initial onset of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis

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A study is conducted to determine whether antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are elevated before the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). The results suggest an age-dependent relationship between EBV infection and development of MS.

Author: Spiegelman, Donna, Lennette, Evelyne T., Ascherio, Alberto, Munger, Kassandra L., Levin, Lynn I., Rubertone, Mark V., Peck, Charles A.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
United States, Science & research, Research, Diagnosis

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Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Study. (Original Contribution)

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Epstein-Barr virus infection may increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to a study of 144 women with multiple sclerosis and 288 healthy women. Epstein-Barr virus causes mononucleosis.

Author: Spiegelman, Donna, Lennette, Evelyne T., Ascherio, Alberto, Hernan, Miguel A., Olek, Michael J., Hunter, David J., Hankinson, Susan E., Munger, Kassandra L.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Risk factors, Multiple sclerosis, Epstein-Barr virus
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