The etiologies of multiple sclerosis (MS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are still unknown, but a growing body of evidence indicates that EBV could act as a trigger of both diseases.

In addition to looking at chemicals and other substances in the environment, researchers have homed in on a possible lupus-virus link. In particular, Epstein-Barr, the virus that causes mononucleosis.

A 2018 study funded by the National Institutes of Health found Epstein-Barr may raise the risk of developing these three diseases, as well as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes. The ...

Now, research published today (January 13) in Science bolsters the case that one of the chief suspects—Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common cause of mononucleosis—can also trigger MS. The research team ...

While its exact causes remain elusive, mounting evidence suggests that viral infections, particularly Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), may worsen disease severity. Elevated EBV DNA and RNA levels have ...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) exacerbates ulcerative colitis (UC) by inducing macrophage pyroptosis through enhanced glycolysis, worsening colonic inflammation and disrupting the intestinal barrier.

In addition to looking at chemicals and other substances in the environment, researchers have homed in on a possible lupus-virus link. In particular, Epstein-Barr, the virus that causes mononucleosis.