T cells that are specific for B cells infected with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) are enriched in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of people with early multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research. The finding adds to evidence that EBV has a role in the pathogenesis of MS, and offers insight into possible mechanisms.
Fyfe, I. T cells implicate Epstein–Barr virus in multiple sclerosis pathogenesis. Nat Rev Neurol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-024-00939-x
