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Cold sores linked to Alzheimer's

December 09, 2008
Catching a cold sore could put you at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. British researchers say that the herpes virus that causes cold sores is responsible for most of the protein plaques that build up in the brain of Alzheimer's patients. The key, researchers say, is that the herpes virus lays dormant for years, but is reactivated when an older person's immune system is weakened by stress or other infections. Experts say the good news about this new research is that ... Read more »

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The Herpes Alzheimer’s Connection
By healthgal , Health Expert

...medications like acyclovir, which is already used to treat cold sores and HSV2, may hold a... Read more »

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Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...runny nose. Worsening of asthma control should be treated the same as other asthma triggers -... Read more »

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Pregnancy and Herpes
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...adult who has an active infection of oral herpes (cold sores). Unfortunately, when infants do... Read more »

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Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, and Celebrities (Oh My!)
By Penelope James , Health Expert

...because I don’t have oral herpes.   When trying to treat and prevent herpes, it’s better to... Read more »

Health Guide

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes
...and famciclovir (Famvir) -- the anti-viral pills used to treat genital herpes -- can also treat the cold sores associated with oral herpes. In addition, acyclovir is available in topical form (see... Read more »
FDA Approves One-Day Treatment for Herpes
...needed for recovery from herpes symptoms. A 1,500-milligram once-a-day dosage has been approved for cold sores, to be taken for one day at the onset of an outbreak. A 1,000-milligram twice-a-day... Read more »
Promising New Study Attempts to find Vaccine Against Genital Herpes
...infected with a close genetic relative of genital herpes: Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1, which causes common cold sores and afflicts nearly two-thirds of the population. If they meet these criteria,... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...than HSV-1.) Recurrences are usually much milder than primary infections and are known commonly as cold sores or fever blisters (because they may arise during a bout of cold or flu). They usually... Read more »
Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?
Migraine headache is treated by migraine prevention strategies and symptom alleviation. Many migraine sufferers rely on both preventive and abortive medications to stop the headache process. ... Read more »

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