Impact of lifestyle factors post-infectious mononucleosis on multiple sclerosis risk
The concept of EBV infection as a crucial factor for MS gains further support from our findings suggesting that MS risk factors synergize with a history of IM in disease development. Targeting modifiable MS risk factors that impede effective immune regulation of the virus holds promise for preventive interventions.
Authors
- Tomas Olsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2938-1877)
- Lars S. Alfredsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1688-6697)
- Anna Karin Hedström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6612-4749)
- Eva Johansson
Institutions
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Centre for Palaeogenetics (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-025-01212-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.94
Funders
- Karolinska Institutet
- Vetenskapsrådet
- Forskningsrådet om Hälsa, Arbetsliv och Välfärd