The cold sore virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), could also be one reason for the development of Alzheimer’s disease among the senior lot.
The cold sore virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), could also be one reason for the development of Alzheimer’s disease among the senior lot, scientists from the University of Manchester found.
During their research, scientists spotted the DNA of the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) in protein plaques in the brains of Alzheimer’s victims.
Cold Sores: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Herpes labialis presents as a blister or cluster of small blisters that appear at the corner or edge of the lips which are painful and reddish purple in color.
Herpes labialis presents as a blister or cluster of small blisters that appear at the corner or edge of the lips which are painful and reddish purple in color.
The virus could be in a dormant state, and could be triggered by stress and infections causing brain cells to die and disintegrate, according to Prof Itzhaki.
Drugs employed to treat cold sores, may also help in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, scientists said. Alzheimer’s disease is known to affect about 20 million people globally.
About Shingles
In ‘Shingles’ or ‘Herpes Zoster’ painful skin rashes appear usually on the side of chest wall. It is caused by chicken pox virus called varicella zoster.
In ‘Shingles’ or ‘Herpes Zoster’ painful skin rashes appear usually on the side of chest wall. It is caused by chicken pox virus called varicella zoster.
The findings are published in the Journal of Pathology.
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Skin disease/ Dermatology - Disorder - Problems - Cancer - Pigmentation - Diseases - Infographics
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
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