Intrathecal reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus in patients with autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy

Key Points

• Intrathecal reactivation of the Epstein-Barr virus was observed in patients with autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy.
• Of the observed patients, a notable percentage exhibited key viral markers in cerebrospinal fluid samples.
• This observational analysis focuses on the role of viral reactivation as a potential contributor to autoimmune conditions.
• Findings highlight the need for further investigation into Epstein-Barr virus's role in autoimmune astrocytopathy.