Frequent association of multiple sclerosis with varicella and zoster.
Acta Neurol Scand
; 112(6): 417-9, 2005 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16281927
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A possible association of multiple sclerosis (MS) with viral diseases has been postulated; in previous studies we have found that in Mexican mestizos the antecedent of varicella during childhood represents a risk factor for the development of MS during adulthood.AIM:
We conducted a retrospective search for varicella and zoster infections associated with the development of MS. METHODS ANDRESULTS:
In a cohort of 82 consecutive patients with MS we found six cases, four of varicella and two of zoster, that were concurrent with the development or the progress of MS.CONCLUSIONS:
The association of these pathologies is higher than expected and suggests a possible etiological relationship of the varicella zoster virus with MS.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Chickenpox
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Herpes Zoster
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Multiple Sclerosis
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
En
Year:
2005
Type:
Article