
The virus that infects almost everyone, and its link to cancer and MS
Science Weekly
Unveiling the Widespread Infection of EBV
The discovery of Burkitt lymphoma led to finding the Epstein-Barr virus and its association with various cancers. In 1966, a lab in Philadelphia found that 96% of the population had antibodies to EBV, surprising many who believed the virus was specifically associated with cancer cases.
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