summary: In this study of over 25,000 patients, the authors investigated the association between infectious mononucleosis and MS, finding an increased persisting risk of developing MS in people with prior infectious mononucleosis.

authors: Nielsen TR, Rostgaard K, Nielsen NM, Koch-Henriksen N, Haahr S, Sorensen PS, Hjalgrim H.

source: Arch Neurol. 2007 Jan;64(1):72-75.

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