Systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between Epstein-Barr virus, multiple sclerosis and other risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is thought to play a central role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). If causal, it represents a target for interventions to reduce MS risk.

Objective

To examine the evidence for interaction between EBV and other risk factors, and explore mechanisms via which EBV infection may influence MS risk.

Methods

Pubmed was searched using the terms 'multiple sclerosis' AND 'Epstein Barr virus', 'multiple sclerosis' AND EBV, 'clinically isolated syndrome' AND 'Epstein Barr virus' and 'clinically isolated syndrome' AND EBV. All abstracts were reviewed for possible inclusion.

Results

A total of 262 full-text papers were reviewed. There was evidence of interaction on the additive scale between anti-EBV antibody titre a

SUBMITTER: Jacobs BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7543008 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature