The Epstein-Barr virus is a herpes virus and is considered a contributory cause of various cancer and autoimmune diseases. It is transmitted via droplets such as in saliva. That’s why one of the diseases caused by the virus, Pfeiffer’s disease, or Pfeiffer’s glandular fever, is also known as the kissing disease.
It has been known for a long time that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is also a contributing cause of multiple sclerosis. The problem, however, is this: Almost every human is infected with EBV and carries it in their body for life. Multiple sclerosis, however, affects less than 1% of the population. How is that possible?
Scientists may now have come closer to solving this mystery. The answer is, as often, hidden in our genes.
In people who suffer from MS, the immune system attacks the nerves
People who…