Polyspecific, antiviral immune response distinguishes multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica.

BACKGROUND: A polyspecific, intrathecal humoral immune response against neurotropic viruses such as measles, rubella and varicella zoster virus (MRZ reaction, MRZR) is present in 80-100% of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), but has not to date been evaluated in patients with neuromyelitis opti...

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Main Authors: Jarius, S, Franciotta, D, Bergamaschi, R, Rauer, S, Wandinger, K, Petereit, H, Maurer, M, Tumani, H, Vincent, A, Eichhorn, P, Wildemann, B, Wick, M, Voltz, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008