summary: The cause of MS is yet to be found. However, both environmental and genetic factors are believed to contribute to its pathogenesis. Amongst the environmental factors, viruses seem to play an important role. The authors of this article suggest that the nature of the immune response to Epstein-Barr virus is associated with the risk of developing MS.

authors: Comabella M, Montalban X, Horga A, Messmer B, Kakalacheva K, Strowig T, Caballero E, Münz C, Lünemann J

source: Mult Scler. 2010 Mar;16(3):355-8

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