Multiple Sclerosis and Epstein-Barr Virus
Levin LI, Munger KL, Rubertone MV, Peck CA, Lennette ET, Spiegelman D, Ascherio A. Multiple Sclerosis and Epstein-Barr Virus. JAMA 2003, 289: 1533-1536. PMID: 12672770, DOI: 10.1001/jama.289.12.1533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViral capsid antigenEpstein-Barr virusRisk of MSMultiple sclerosisRelative riskDevelopment of MSEBV viral capsid antigenOnset of MSCase-control studyDefense Serum RepositoryBlood sample collectionUS military personnelRace/ethnicityEBNA complexEBV antibodiesEBV infectionCytomegalovirus antibodiesSerum levelsCapsid antigenEarly antigenMS onsetAntibody titersIgG antibodiesPermanent disabilitySerum Repository