Lupus May Be Caused by the Common Epstein-Barr Virus, Study Finds
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A new study suggests that lupus may be caused by the common Epstein-Barr virus, sparking discussion about the connection between the virus and autoimmune diseases, with some users referencing previous related discussions.
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ChrisArchitect
about 2 months ago
Previously: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45911282
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