‘Mono’ Virus May Also Cause Lupus Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus By Humberto Basilio edited by Tanya Lewis The Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis, may also drive the autoimmune disorder lupus. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For years scientists have suspected that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—a…