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Nicola Roy & Paul Speed

Health experts warn 'common' virus in UK could increase risk of multiple sclerosis

A common and widespread virus may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to scientists.

The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), which causes symptoms such as a fever and sore throat, is also known for causing glandular fever. And according to the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, 95 percent of us have already been exposed to it.

You might not have noticed any symptoms, unless you were eventually diagnosed with glandular fever, the Mirror reports.

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