Epstein-Barr virus in pediatric multiple sclerosis
S Alotaibi, J Kennedy, R Tellier, D Stephens, B Banwell - Jama, 2004 - jamanetwork.com
ContextInfection with common viruses, particularly Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), has been
postulated to contribute to the pathobiology of multiple sclerosis (MS). Detailed virological
studies in pediatric MS have not been previously reported. ObjectiveTo evaluate whether
children with MS are more likely to be seropositive for EBV or other common viruses than
their healthy age-matched peers. Design, Setting, and PatientsCase-control study of viral
samples collected from March 1994 to February 2003 from 30 pediatric MS patients, 90 …
postulated to contribute to the pathobiology of multiple sclerosis (MS). Detailed virological
studies in pediatric MS have not been previously reported. ObjectiveTo evaluate whether
children with MS are more likely to be seropositive for EBV or other common viruses than
their healthy age-matched peers. Design, Setting, and PatientsCase-control study of viral
samples collected from March 1994 to February 2003 from 30 pediatric MS patients, 90 …
