A common virus, called EBV, might lead to multiple sclerosis later in life, scientists say. EBV causes mono, the "kissing disease," and can trigger a heightened immune response in teens. Researchers ...

Recent findings suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is involved in both causing multiple sclerosis (MS) and shaping its ...

One of the leading triggers for multiple sclerosis (MS) is an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. However, certain gene variants also play an important role.

Q: My college-age daughter just came down with mono. Is the whole family at risk of catching it? A: Mono, or infectious mononucleosis — often referred to as “the kissing disease” — is usually caused ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was exposed to infectious mononucleosis (“mono”) at college, and she is coming to spend a week at home. What precautions do we need to take to make sure that the rest of ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue — My son has been diagnosed with infectious mono, which he had for some time before the doctors pinpointed what ...

Primary sclerosis cholangitis, PSC in short, is a rare liver disease that destroys the bile ducts. It is a severe condition for which we currently have no effective treatments and often results in the ...

A person can acquire Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) via contact with body fluids, particularly saliva. While most people will contract EBV at some point, many will not experience any symptoms. However, some ...