On the viral hypothesis of multiple sclerosis: participation of varicella-zoster virus.

Sotelo, Julio

Sotelo, Julio.

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Sotelo J; Neuroimmunology Unit, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico. jsotelo@servidor.unam.mx

J Neurol Sci ; 262(1-2): 113-6, 2007 Nov 15.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17663004

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Recent studies, including our own, have accumulated evidence suggesting the etiological participation of varicella-zoster virus in multiple sclerosis. If confirmed, complex issues of individual susceptibility and immunopathogenesis would have to be unveiled.

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Chickenpox/complications; Chickenpox/immunology; Herpes Zoster/immunology; Herpes Zoster/virology; Herpesvirus 3, Human/immunology; Multiple Sclerosis/immunology; Multiple Sclerosis/virology; Chickenpox/physiopathology; Ganglia/immunology; Ganglia/virology; Genetic Predisposition to Disease/genetics; Herpes Zoster/physiopathology; Herpesvirus 3, Human/genetics; Humans; Multiple Sclerosis/physiopathology; Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/immunology; Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/physiopathology; Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/virology; Vaccines/immunology; Vaccines/therapeutic use; Viral Load

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Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Chickenpox / Herpesvirus 3, Human / Herpes Zoster / Multiple Sclerosis Limits: Humans Language: En Year: 2007 Type: Article

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