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Breakthrough Discovery: Epstein-Barr Virus Identified as Primary Trigger for Lupus A groundbreaking study published in November 2025 has provided the most definitive evidence to date that the common Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a primary trigger for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a complex and debilitating autoimmune disease. The research, led by a team at Stanford University, uncovers the precise cellular mechanisms by which this nearly ubiquitous virus can cause the immune system to turn against the body's own tissues, a finding that could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of lupus and other autoimmune disorders. For decades, scientists have suspected a link between EBV and lu …