Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection is associated with numerous autoimmune diseases, including rheumatic diseases. In this Review, Robinson and colleagues provide an overview of the biology of EBV, the potential mechanisms through which EBV could promote autoimmune diseases and how EBV might be targeted for the treatment of autoimmune disease.
- William H. Robinson
- Shady Younis
- Tobias V. Lanz