I think news is a sad story for those infected by the dangerous herpes virus, but anyway, I still have to inform you guys that herpes carriers is vulnerable to having the dementia disease. Dementia refers to symptoms characterized by changes in memory, personality and behavior which is caused by a change in the functioning of the brain. Absent-mindedness and being confused with familiar things and settings are quintessential hallmarks of dementia.
Medical experts found out that being tainted with at least three strains of the herpes virus can make a person become senile in his later life. Based on a study conducted with dementia patients,
a total of 335 people have had suffered from the virus during their early years. Medical
experts and researchers said that the viral infections might have caused the brain inflammation that triggered the dementia ailment.
However, they said that their discovery on the link between the two diseases should be backed up with further studies to determine if the virus strains are amongst the causes of the ailment affecting most of our senior citizens today. More test and more crucial experiments should be conducted so that we can possibly employ effective treatments for both illnesses. If they prove that these herpes-causing viruses are indeed dementia factors, antiviral vaccinations and drugs, can be employed in treating the
mental disease.
