Virus Causing Mononucleosis Could Be Linked To Increased Risk For Seven Other Immune System Diseases

published in Nature Genetics suggests the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis, could be linked to a higher risk for seven other immune system diseases: lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. The results “stem from an extensive genetic review of potential links between the Epstein-Barr virus and roughly 200 illnesses,” and researchers “actually uncovered preliminary links to 94 additional diseases, including breast cancer.” https://consumer.healthday.com/infectious-disease-information-21/mononucleosis-482/can-mono-virus-up-odds-for-7-other-diseases-732959.html