Schizophrenia is Associated With an Aberrant Immune Response to Epstein –Barr Virus

ConclusionsIndividuals with schizophrenia have increased levels of antibodies to some but not all EBV proteins indicating an aberrant response to EBV infection. This aberrant response may contribute to the immunopathology of schizophrenia and related disorders.
Source: Schizophrenia Bulletin - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research