Ep. 107: Is EBV the Key Player in Multiple Sclerosis Pathogenesis?

04/08/2024 25 min
Ep. 107: Is EBV the Key Player in Multiple Sclerosis Pathogenesis?

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Episode Synopsis

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Nikolaos Grigoriadis (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Follow Melinda Magyari and her guest Nikolaos Grigoriadis in the first MS episode of this month as they explore the Epstein-Barr Virus and its potential link to multiple sclerosis. They discuss how EBV might trigger or worsen MS, the challenges in confirming this connection, and implications for treatment and prevention. Other MS risk factors, such as genetics, environment, vitamin D levels, and lifestyle, are also covered.

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