Bacteria and M.S.?

It is not known the cause of multiple sclerosis, although some say it could be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Does this mean ANY virus or bacteria? For example if someone had a minor bacterial skin infection, he/she could develop M.S. from that as the body tries to fight it off, and develop the autoimmune disease and it just happens to random people? or are scientists saying it might be caused by a *certain* bacterial infection or viral infection, one that causes MS

Hey Z! How have you been? How is all the dr and testing going?

My understanding is that there may be ONE that causes it, not just in general. And I do know that research is being done to find this ONE. With that being said, MSers can have an exacerbation due to any virus or bacterias that the body is fighting. Our bodies are weak and our immune systems are so messed up that to fight a simple cold, can casuse us to be really sick. Check out the National Multiple Sclerosis Society site and the MS Foundation for more info.

Here is the best and most trustworthy information I could find. It's really interesting. Hope you find your answers.

www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/guide...

An illness can be a trigger for any autoimmune disorder. but there are other "triggers" as well. I keep up with studies, as my life can depend on it. I have a related disease, that can mimic MS in some and MS has been mis-diagnosed in some. The disease is named Antiphospholipid Syndrome and can be diagnosed with blood tests. I'll include a link.