New glandular fever, genes and MS link
Friday, July 22, 2011 - 06:00
in Health & Medicine
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists working on the Australian-based Ausimmune Study have discovered that a past infection with glandular fever, also known as the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), combined with genetic variations in the immune system can greatly increase a persons risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).