Although genetic susceptibility explains the clustering of multiple sclerosis (MS) within
families and the sharp decline in risk with increasing genetic distance, it cannot fully explain …

Real-time PCR has revolutionized the way clinical microbiology laboratories diagnose many
human microbial infections. This testing method combines PCR chemistry with fluorescent …

Although genetic susceptibility explains the clustering of multiple sclerosis (MS) cases within
families and the sharp decline in risk with increasing genetic distance, it cannot fully explain …

To determine whether multiple sclerosis (MS) risk increases following primary infection with
the Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV), we conducted a nested case‐control study including 305 …

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a ubiquitous B-lymphotropic herpesvirus, has been associated
with multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) …

The purpose of studying the epidemiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is twofold. First, it is
important to understand clearly the natural history of the illness in order to assist patients in …

Although strong genetic determinants of multiple sclerosis (MS) exist, the findings of
migration studies support a role for environmental factors in this disease. Through rigorous …

Objective To characterize the association between infectious mononucleosis (IM), a frequent
clinical manifestation of primary Epstein–Barr virus infection after childhood, and the risk for …

The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been intensively studied. It is
conceptualised as a complex disease in which genetic and environmental factors act …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article summarizes recent advances in the identification of
genetic and environmental factors that affect the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) …