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worldwide have multiple sclerosis . This autoimmune condition is the result of the immune system damaging parts of the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to problems with movement, vision, balance and sensation.
Researchers still aren't entirely sure what exactly causes MS. But a growing body of evidence suggests the main driver of the condition is is spread through saliva and typically infects children at a young age. Symptoms are often mild, resembling the common cold. But for others they may have a sore throat and high levels of fatigue.The study, which followed participants for 20 years, found that risk of MS increased 32-fold after an EBV infection.
But in order to develop an antiviral, we need to know just how strong of a response the immune system is mounting against EBV in patients with MS.To test if it worked, we took blood samples from people with MS, epilepsy and those with no existing medical conditions. We looked at 145 people in total and also confirmed with laboratory testing that each person had signs of previous EBV infection.
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