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