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Serostatus of Epstein-Barr virus in Iranian MS patients

Sajad Karampoor1, Hamid Zahednasab2, Angila Ataei Pirkouh3

  • 1Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Hemmat Highway, Tehran, Iran.

Acta Neurologica Belgica
|June 15, 2015
PubMed

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is strongly associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection in Iran. This finding in the Iranian population mirrors evidence from Caucasian populations, suggesting a global link between EBV and MS risk.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a prevalent neurological disorder with complex etiology.
  • Established associations between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and MS exist in Caucasian populations.
  • Previous research on the EBV-MS link in the Iranian population yielded conflicting results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and multiple sclerosis (MS) in the Iranian population.
  • To clarify conflicting previous findings regarding EBV and MS in Iran.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 60 patients with MS and 50 healthy controls.
  • Detection of anti-EBV antibodies using sensitive chemiluminescent immunoassays.

Main Results:

  • All patients diagnosed with MS were found to be seropositive for EBV.
  • A significantly higher seropositivity rate for EBV was observed in MS patients (100%) compared to healthy controls (82%).
  • A statistically significant association (p = 0.0006) between EBV infection and MS was documented.

Conclusions:

  • A strong and significant association between EBV infection and MS was confirmed in the Iranian population.
  • The findings align with documented associations in Caucasian populations, suggesting a consistent global link.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the temporal relationship between EBV infection and MS to understand the rising MS incidence in Iran.
Keywords:
Environmental factorsEpstein–Barr virusImmunoglobulinInfectionMultiple sclerosisSerology

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