# Epstein Barr virus

**URL:** <https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/epstein-barr-virus/81504>\
**Category:** Symptoms and treatments\
**Created:** [21 July 2026 14:42 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/epstein-barr-virus/81504 "2026-07-21T14:42:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![Hank\_Dogs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e95f7d/32.png) [@Hank\_Dogs](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Hank_Dogs)\
**Post date:** [21 July 2026 14:42 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/epstein-barr-virus/81504/1 "2026-07-21T14:42:01Z")

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All very interesting

( mighty long time ago but I think I remember when and from who I got the ‘Kissing Disease ‘. Oh well)

> **[Strong immune response to virus causing mono may help drive MS](https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2026/07/21/strong-immune-response-epstein-barr-virus-helps-drive-ms-study/?mc_euid=2a45ec12e0&utm_source=MS&utm_campaign=f9223a14de-Email_ENL_NON-US_MS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b5fb7a3dae-f9223a14de-71993285)**
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> An overactive immune response to the Epstein-Barr virus, best known for causing mono, may help drive multiple sclerosis, a new study found.

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**Author:** ![Cavworld](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b5e925/32.png) [@Cavworld](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Cavworld)\
**Post date:** [21 July 2026 17:04 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/epstein-barr-virus/81504/2 "2026-07-21T17:04:44Z")

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@Hank_Dogs I had really bad “glandular fever” aged 20 and was off work for 6 months, definitely feel there could be a link