For years, researchers have looked at links between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS).Increasingly, evidence suggests that having EBV may increase the risk of developing MS.

Epstein-Barr virus belongs to the herpesvirus family and spreads primarily through saliva, earning its reputation as “the kissing disease.” However, sharing drinks, food, ...

A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial ...

The Epstein-Barr virus test checks your blood for antibodies. After you are first exposed to EBV, there is an incubation period of several weeks before you start to have symptoms.

Scientists have found a strong link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS). Here’s what that means and what else affects your risk.

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a type of herpes virus that causes infections in those affected. EBV infections can cause a sore throat, headache, and swollen lymph nodes, among other symptoms.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) enhances the migration ability of infected B cells by inducing expression of viral proteins EBNA2 and LMP1, which increase pro-inflammatory cytokines such as CCL4.

Best known for causing mononucleosis, Epstein-Barr virus is also linked to risk for several cancers, including PTLD. More than 90% of adults in the U.S. are or have been infected with EBV.

Researchers identified a unique antibody signature against the Epstein-Barr virus protein EBNA1 that correlates with cross-reactive immune responses in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This ...

Highly contagious, the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis. Ninety percent of people in the U.S. get infected with EBV by the age of 35, although they don ...