Essays about: "Epstein-Barr virus"

Found 2 essays containing the words Epstein-Barr virus.

  1. 1. Multiple sclerosis – is a dysregulated immune response the route to illness via Epstein-Barr virus reactivation?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Ellinor Lidén; [2020]
    Keywords : Epstein-Barr virus; multiple sclerosis; autoimmunity; humoral immunity; cell-mediated immunity;

    Abstract : Background: Throughout human history infectious agents such as viruses have been one of the biggest threats to public health. One example of infectious agents that can cause severe malignant conditions in humans is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). READ MORE

  3. 2. The Influence of Host Genetics on JCV and EBV Antibody Levels in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Controls

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Elin Strid; [2012]
    Keywords : Host genetics; multiple sclerosis; EBV; JCV; natalizumab; OpenArray; genotyping;

    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS), characterized by lesions formed due to demyelination. MS is a complex disease thought to be triggered by environmental factors in genetically predisposed individuals. The strongest associated susceptibility allele is HLA-DRB1*1501. READ MORE