the patient is diagnosed with MS. The study will investigate the relationship of anti-EBV antibody levels to development of gray matter atrophy, neurocognitive function and disability progression ...

Does EBV Affect MS Type, Progression, or Severity of Symptoms? “EBV triggers MS, but what determines the progression is probably genetics more than anything else,” says Hafler. His research ...

An international research team is now gathering to unveil the role of EBV in the onset and progression of the MS disease. The team has ambitious goals: We aim to find out why only a few EBV ...

drug companies are starting to conduct human trials of treatments meant to eradicate chronic EBV, in hopes of stopping or slowing down the progression of MS, some of which have already shown early ...

“EBV triggers MS, but what determines the progression is probably genetics more than anything else,” says Hafler. His research team found that certain genes are linked to faster disease ...

The body’s immune response to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in causing damage in people with multiple sclerosis, according to a new study led by UTHealth Houston. EBV infection has long ...

Mononucleosis is an infectious illness that’s usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It’s also called mono or "the kissing disease." It's commonly spread through saliva. You can get ...

Tabelecleucel shows promising efficacy in treating EBV-positive PTLD, offering hope for patients resistant to previous ...

Researchers are investigating whether antiviral drugs targeting EBV could reduce the risk of MS or slow its progression. While these therapies are still in experimental stages, they represent a ...

If a second episode occurs, the patient is diagnosed with MS. The study will investigate the relationship of anti-EBV antibody levels to development of gray matter atrophy, neurocognitive function and ...

It's been known for years that Epstein-Barr virus can trigger multiple sclerosis or drive progression of the degenerative disease, and Swedish researchers think they now understand why. Some ...