Hypothesis: Bipolar disorder is an Epstein–Barr virus‐driven disease

This study is from April, I wonder if there's been any substantial progress on whether this hypothesis is true?

&quot;Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is one of the most common human viruses in the world. It spreads primarily through saliva. EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, and other illnesses. Most people will get infected with EBV in their lifetime and will not have any symptoms. Mono caused by EBV is most common among teens and adults.&quot;<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cdc.gov&#x2F;epstein-barr&#x2F;index.html" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cdc.gov&#x2F;epstein-barr&#x2F;index.html</a>

Diets optimized for managing autoimmune disorders -- e.g. Wahl&#x27;s -- are effective with BD, too.

This implies that the genetic link is somewhat of a coincidence, the family members just happen to have all caught the same virus? Is that the right interpretation? Because BD does seem to come in waves in families.

Wow, if this is true, could provide amazing new insights on many brain related ailments.

Can someone give a layman&#x27;s explanation?

Woah