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Published 2 years, 3 months ago
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Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)
Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)
In this week’s podcast hosted by Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani, Prof. Johann Sellner discusses the connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (
Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)
Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)
In this week’s podcast hosted by Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani, Prof. Johann Sellner discusses the connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS). They explore the immune-mediated nature of MS, focusing on the impact of EBV and recent studies linking its infection to MS development. The episode delves into the controversies, hypotheses, and potential therapies related to EBV and MS, concluding with information on ongoing clinical trials and the influence of existing MS treatments on EBV.