Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system erroneously attacks a protective insulation that surrounds neurons ...

For years, researchers have looked at links between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS). Increasingly, evidence suggests that having EBV may increase the risk of developing MS. About ...

MIS-C is a serious inflammatory shock that affects children. It can occur several weeks after a COVID infection and can be life-threatening. Until now, however, the precise cause of the condition was ...

Infectious mononucleosis (IM), also known as the kissing disease or “mono,” is typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is a clinical condition characterised by fever, lymphadenopathy, and ...

About five million people worldwide have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease that damages organs and tissues throughout the body, including skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and ...

When people ask their doctors about lupus causes, their answer can sometimes sound frustratingly vague. While they know that genetics plays a role, as do hormones and the environment, specific ...