A large study suggests that symptomatic infection with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)--best known for causing cold sores--may significantly raise the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that people with HSV-1 were 80% more likely to have Alzheimer's, while those treated with antiviral medications had a 17% lower risk.
Cold Sore Virus Linked to Alzheimer's, Antivirals May Lower Risk
Neuroscience News - 21 May 2025 15:26
A large study suggests that symptomatic infection with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)--best known for causing cold sores--may significantly raise the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that people with HSV-1 were 80% more likely to have Alzheimer's, while those treated with antiviral medications had a 17% lower risk.
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