May 19 2009
Epstein Barr Virus Infection and Auto Immune Disease
Epstein Barr virus infection is a possible trigger for various auto immune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome. Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system produces auto antibodies to an endogenous antigen. This causes inflammation and injury to body tissues. Although Epstein Barr virus infection is usually self-limiting, auto immune disease is considered [...]
