epstein-barr

The immune system already fight pretty well against Epstein-Barr viruses but still the infection is a a reason for developing Multiple Sclerosis.

Most evidence currently points to MS being caused by a combination of Epstein-Barr infection and genetic factors [0,1].

It did discuss causes to some surface level: continuous spike protein production, T-cell exhaustion and Epstein-Barr reactivation.

There are other examples of oncoviruses including: Epstein-Barr virus and Human herpes virus 8 (Kaposi's Sarcoma).

Epstein-Barr is widespread - it sits latent in the human body, occasionally and opportunistically reactivating.

It is hypothesized that Epstein-Barr triggers autoimmunity which results in the prototypical demyelination [2].

ME/CFS has been around for way longer - prior to Covid, the Epstein-Barr virus was strongly suspected to be a trigger for it.

Mono is caused by Epstein-Barr virus, which is also strongly implicated in MS.

Epstein-Barr virus is close to that ideal, 90-95% of adults have it.

At least one pathogen, Epstein-Barr virus, is known to inhabit B cells.

Epstein-Barr infection has also been found as a trigger for multiple sclerosis.

Seemingly mild mono (Epstein-Barr) absolutely ruined the brain of one of the most talented dual-major Mechanical/Electrical engineers at my university in his last year.

Epstein-Barr causes mononucleosis, but there's less stigma associated with it, perhaps because it's the "kiss disease", and kissing is apparently more innocent than fornication.

The only semi-recent discovery I can think of is that the Epstein-Barr virus causes cancer, though that does not necessarily qualify as "simple".