Scientists are convinced that there is a the connection between the herpes virus and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Swedish virologists conducted two large epidemiological studies - and both have shown that Herpes can drive a person to dementia.
In the first research Project staff at Umeå University attended by over 3430 people. Specialists then we found that the herpes virus increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease dementia in the elderly. According to experts, they have long been associated virus herpes and Alzheimer's disease - their study confirmed the link really is.
Second experiment demonstrated similar rates of risk of illness, if the person was a carrier of the herpes virus. Evaluating the results of the two studies, the authors stressed, We received not only a clear indication that there is a link between infections of herpes simplex virus and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. "It also new opportunities for the development of forms of treatment to stop the disease, "- expressed on this occasion the Swedish experts. (READ MORE)
In the first research Project staff at Umeå University attended by over 3430 people. Specialists then we found that the herpes virus increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease dementia in the elderly. According to experts, they have long been associated virus herpes and Alzheimer's disease - their study confirmed the link really is.
"Weakened immune system of elderly people creates opportunities for the spread of the virus on the brain, "- explained the cause scientists.
Second experiment demonstrated similar rates of risk of illness, if the person was a carrier of the herpes virus. Evaluating the results of the two studies, the authors stressed, We received not only a clear indication that there is a link between infections of herpes simplex virus and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. "It also new opportunities for the development of forms of treatment to stop the disease, "- expressed on this occasion the Swedish experts. (READ MORE)
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