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Antibodies against myelin in Multiple Sclerosis sometimes cross react with proteins made by what virus?
a. polio virus
b. encephalitis virus
c. Epstein-Barr virus
d. multiple myeloma virus

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Answer:

c. Epstein-Barr virus

Explanation:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common chronic inflammation which causes progressive disability due to the demyelination of the central nervous system (CNS).
  • The antibodies made against myelin in multiple sclerosis cross-reacts with the proteins made by the Epstein Barr virus and thus, EBV has been implicated in the development of multiple sclerosis. 
  • Epstein Barr virus itself is a DNA containing Herpes virus.