Epstein-Barr virus and MS, a perfect storm This Week in Virology

TWiV reviews epidemiological and experimental evidence that infection with Epstein-Barr virus leads to the production of antibodies against a viral protein that cross-react with a human protein, leading to multiple sclerosis.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker
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