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Epstein-Barr Virus Causes Multiple Sclerosis! [US Military Longitudinal Study]



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An incredible case-control study from Harvard provides strong evidence that Epstein-Barr Virus, the cause of mononucleosis ("The Kissing Disease") causes multiple sclerosis. I also review 3 potential treatments of EBV which could benefit people living with MS in the future.

The study I am discussing:

Longitudinal analysis reveals high prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus associated with multiple sclerosis: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abj8222


Other Sources:

Temporal Relationship Between Elevation of Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Titers and Initial Onset of Neurological Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/200953



Tenofovir prodrugs potently inhibit Epstein–Barr virus lytic DNA replication by targeting the viral DNA polymerase: https://www.pnas.org/content/117/22/12368

Tenofovir Alafenamide for Treatment of Symptoms and Neuroprotection in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04880577

Moderna’s vaccine trial: https://trials.modernatx.com/study/?id=mRNA-1189-P101

Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ATA188 in Subjects With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (EMBOLD): https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03283826

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Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research.

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