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This can trigger brain inflammation over time, known as herpes encephalitis, and in people with genetic risk factors, like the ApoE-4 gene, contribute to Alzheimer’s development, he adds.

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New research suggests that that HSV-1, the common virus behind cold sores, could raise Alzheimer's risk—but that using an antiviral can have a mitigating effect. Here's what to know about the link.

Of the groups studied, 1,507 people with Alzheimer’s also had herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is the most common cause of cold sores. Only 823 people in the control group had HSV-1.

A recent study highlights the growing evidence linking the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) with Alzheimer’s disease, showing that antiviral medications reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 17%.