Antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus and neurotropic viruses in multiple sclerosis and optic neuritis

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  • Gunnar Houen
  • Julie Heiden
  • Nicole H Trier
  • Anette H Draborg
  • Michael E Benros
  • Rūta Zinkevičiūtė
  • Rasa Petraitytė-Burneikienė
  • Evaldas Ciplys
  • Rimantas Slibinskas
  • Fredriksen, Jette Lautrup

Antibody indices to Measles, Mumps, Varicella Zoster (MRZ) are of diagnostic value in multiple sclerosis (MS). Here, we have investigated, if this panel could be extended to increase diagnostic value. Samples from relapsing-remitting (RR) MS and optic neuritis (ON) patients were tested for reactivity to antigens from Epstein-Barr, Varicella Zoster, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (EMMRZ) viruses. Increased IgG levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were found in RRMS patients, along with a significant correlation between serum and CSF. The sensitivity of the EMMRZ panel was increased approximately 40% compared to the MRZ panel, suggesting that the EMMRZ panel may be useful in MS and ON diagnostics.

Original languageEnglish
Article number577314
JournalJournal of Neuroimmunology
Volume346
Number of pages17
ISSN0165-5728
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

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