Detection of Epstein-Barr virus in synovial fluid of rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory disorders. Genes and environmental factors contribute to RA. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) has been considered as one the RA pathogeneses. The aim of this study was to detect of the EBV genome in patients with RA.
Authors and Affiliations
Mostafa Mahabadi, Ebrahim Faghihiloo, Gholam Hossein Alishiri, Mohamad Hossein Ataee, Ramezan Ali Ataee
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