Epstein-Barr Virus in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis—Association and Causation

Epstein-Barr Virus in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis—Association and Causation

Epidemiological data suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with several autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. However, it is not clear whether EBV plays a role in the pathogenesis of these diseases, and if so, by whi...

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Main Authors: Trygve Holmøy, Jorunn N. Johansen, Øivind Torkildsen, Andreas Lossius, Frode Vartdal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
systemic lupus erythematosus
rheumatoid arthritis
multiple sclerosis
Epstein-Barr virus
autoimmunity
B-cells
T-cells
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/4/12/3701

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