EBV Does Not Cause Multiple Sclerosis

It is widely accepted that epstein barr virus, the cause of mono, is linked to MS. But does correlation mean causation? This video makes the argument that the increased prevalence of prior mono and anti-EBV antibodies in people with MS could be an epiphenomenon, secondary to a disturbed immune system. Selected Sources: Temporal Relationship Between Elevation of Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Titers and Initial Onset of Neurological Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis: Longitudinal analysis reveals high prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus associated with multiple sclerosis: Open AccessArticle Large-Scale Study of Antibody Titer Decay following BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccine or SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Comment or ask questions below! I would be happy to answer! Subscribe on YouTube for more videos every Wednesday! Make video requests in the comments section! Check out my book “Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis” FREE on Amazon: It’s about 5 people with MS who live incredible lives, the science and psychology of resilience, mindfulness, and ho’oponopono. Paperback priced to generate $0 royalty. Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research. Follow me on twitter: Music: INNER GRACE - Copyright 2018 Wilton Vought Source: Really Really Free Music Link: T he video material by Dr. Brandon Beaber is general educational material on health conditions and is not intended to be used by viewers to diagnose or treat any individual’s medical condition. Specifically, this material is not a substitute for individualized diagnostic and treatment advice by a qualified medical/health practitioner, licensed in your jurisdiction, who has access to the relevant information available from diagnostic testing, medical interviews, and a physical examination. To the extent that Dr. Beaber endorses any lifestyle change, behavioral intervention, or supplements, the viewer should consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safety and efficacy of the intervention in light of their individualized information.