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How The Cold Sore Virus (That You Probably Have) Silently Invades The Human Brain
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is normally associated with cold sores – they can be annoying and unsightly, but for ...
From dementia to brain-swelling and ‘kiss of death’ – how the harmless cold sore virus becomes more sinister
THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...
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Herpesvirus Infections of the Nervous System
Encephalitis is the most serious neurological complication caused by HSV-1. Symptoms and signs of encephalitis can include fever, headache, lethargy, irritability, confusion, focal deficit ...
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Laboratory Diagnosis of HSV and Varicella Zoster Virus Infections
growing public attention has been focused on these viruses because HSV and VZV infections are so prevalent and they are associated with rare complications, including encephalitis, hepatitis ...
Encephalitis lethargica: the mysterious disease that inspired Awakenings is finally starting to give up some clues
“People have forgotten what life is all about,” Robert De Niro’s character says in the film Awakenings after being revived ...
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What is encephalitis, the symptoms and more amid death of Shane MacGowan
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65 after a battle with encephalitis ... the common viruses that cause cold sores (herpes simplex) or chickenpox (herpes varicella ...
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You probably have herpes, says the WHO
Little is known about any link between HSV-1 and HIV/AIDS, although it can lead to other serious complications such as encephalitis. "We really need to accelerate the development of vaccines ...