(HHV-6/7 & EBV) Viral load and T-helper-1-cell cytokines in myalgic encephalomyelitis

 "Objectives: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a polymorphic clinical entity. In some patients, chronic infection with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), and human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) is regarded as an important pathogenetic factor that contributes to chronic neuroinflammation. We determined a relationship between EBV, HHV-6 and HHV-7 viral load in the saliva and serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFNalpha, IFNgamma, IL-1, IL-2) in a group of ME patients."

http://www.jni-journal.com/article/S0165-5728%2814%2900441-X/abstract