TWiV 869: Epstein-Barr virus and MS, a perfect storm

TWiV reviews epidemiological and experimental evidence that infection with Epstein-Barr virus leads to the production of antibodies against a viral protein that cross-react with a human protein, leading to multiple sclerosis.
Source: virology blog - Category: Virology Authors: Tags: This Week in Virology Epstein-Barr virus molecular mimicry mononucleosis multiple sclerosis viral viruses Source Type: blogs