New insights on the link between Epstein‑Barr virus infection and cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases (Review)
- Authors:
- Thomas Gabriel Schreiner
- Constantin Romanescu
- Oliver Daniel Schreiner
- Farai Nhambasora
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Affiliations: Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Gr. T. Popa’, 700115 Iasi, Romania, Clinical Section IV, ‘St. Parascheva’ Infectious Disease Hospital, 700116 Iasi, Romania, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke's Hospital, R95 FY71 Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland - Published online on: August 30, 2024 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2024.12702
- Article Number: 413
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Copyright: © Schreiner et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.
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