Francesco Licciardi

Epstein–Barr Virus DNA Detection Without Detectable Expression of Selected Viral Transcripts in Pediatric Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Background: Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) has long been linked to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), mainly through molecular mimicry, altered B-cell biology, defective antiviral immune surveillance and intermittent viral reactivation. However, the detection of EBV DNA in clinical sa...