scientists have speculated on whether Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is implicated in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, a study involving more than 10 million adults, published in January 2022 ...

Most of us won't even notice, but the virus is famous for "the kissing disease", which is also known as either glandular fever or mononucleosis. EBV has been on the list of suspects for MS for ...

A new study found that part of the Epstein-Barr virus mimics a protein made in the brain and spinal cord, leading the immune ...

The risk of developing MS is thought to significantly increase following infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), as antibodies against EBNA1 can cross-react with CNS proteins, potentially leading ...

But the biggest risk factor for developing MS appears to be a common virus called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV typically ...