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The Herpes Alzheimer’s Connection

I don't suppose you'd expect me to be talking about Alzheimer's disease on a herpes website.  But the virus behind cold sores may also be the major cause of insoluble protein plaques that are typically found in the brains of Alzheimer's disease sufferers.  University of Manchester researchers believe that the herpes simplex virus or HSV1... Read moreChevron
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There are two types of HSV, HSV type 1 and 2, and both can cause genital herpes.

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