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Link Between EBV and Multiple Sclerosis
1:04:01 - 1:12:02 (08:01)
Research shows that 100% of people who develop MS were infected with Epstein-Barr virus, compared to only half of those who didn't get MS. The theory is that certain people's immune systems go haywire and start attacking the brain after being triggered by the virus.
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The causes of autoimmune diseases have been attributed to various factors such as genetic and environmental risks, aging, and the degeneration of the thymus.
1:04:01 - 1:06:45 (02:44)
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The causes of autoimmune diseases have been attributed to various factors such as genetic and environmental risks, aging, and the degeneration of the thymus. These diseases involve the immune system attacking and damaging certain tissues in the body.
ChapterLink Between EBV and Multiple Sclerosis
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Researchers found that 100% of the people who got Multiple Sclerosis were infected with Epstein-Barr virus during a certain period of time.
1:06:45 - 1:12:02 (05:17)
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Researchers found that 100% of the people who got Multiple Sclerosis were infected with Epstein-Barr virus during a certain period of time. A steroid used to treat high blood pressure may help stop the virus from leaving cells, suggesting that Epstein-Barr virus is the primary cause of MS that triggers the immune system to attack the brain.