Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Among Persons With Epstein-Barr Virus–Positive Mononucleosis

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Jennifer L. St. Sauver · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Susan A. Hall · Moderna Therapeutics (United States)

Robert M. Jacobson · Adolescent Health Clinic

B. Mark Keegan · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Chun Fan · Mayo Clinic in Florida

Roderick McPhee · Moderna Therapeutics (United States)

Philip O. Buck

Abstract

Previous studies examining associations between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)–positive infectious mononucleosis (IM) and risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently lacked laboratory confirmation of EBV-positive IM or relied on billing codes to identify MS. We assessed whether laboratory-confirmed EBV-positive IM was associated with an increased risk of developing verified cases of MS.

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Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Viral-associated cancers and disorders Polyomavirus and related diseases

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Published in: Neurology Open Access

Volume 2, Issue 2

DOI: 10.1212/wn9.0000000000000082

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Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Among Persons With Epstein-Barr Virus–Positive Mononucleosis

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