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● Assess for broader neuroimmune involvement [78]
● Guide comprehensive treatment approaches [79]
● Monitor immune status during treatment [80]
● Evaluate for additional neural targets beyond streptococcal
antigens [81]
Neuropsychiatric Mood Disorders
Some cases of depression, anxiety, and OCD may involve
neuroimmune mechanisms [82]. Array 7X can help:
● Identify cases with potential autoimmune components [83]
● Guide more targeted treatment approaches [84]
● Monitor immune status during treatment [85]
● Differentiate between various subtypes of mood disorders
[86]
Triggers That Can Activate Neurological Autoimmunity
Multiple environmental factors can potentially trigger autoimmune
reactions against neural tissues. Understanding these triggers is
crucial for developing comprehensive prevention and treatment
strategies.
Viral and Bacterial Infections
Various pathogens can trigger neurological autoimmunity through
molecular mimicry or bystander activation [87]:
● Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) has been strongly linked to multiple
sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions [88]
● Cytomegalovirus (CMV) may trigger autoimmune reactions
affecting the nervous system [89]
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