Saturday, October 20, 2018

Is Herpes Virus Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease?

A new paper provides compelling evidence that the herpes virus responsible for cold sores may also be linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The findings show that antiviral drugs drastically reduce the risk of senile dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.

The review, published in the journal Frontiers in Ageing Neuroscience, raises the tantalizing prospect of a simple, effective preventive treatment for one of humanity’s most debilitating and costliest neurological...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/10/20/is-herpes-virus-linked-to-alzheimers-disease/139676.html

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