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An electron micrograph showing three Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) particles colorized red-orange. 2024 : scientists Find Weak Points on Epstein-Barr Virus.

One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday.

Until now, lupus was somewhat mysterious: No single root cause of the disease had been found, and there is no designated treatment for it.

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The research, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine , suggests that Epstein-Barr virus — which 95% of people acquire at some point in life — could cause lu

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