A variety of epidemiological data argues for a role for persistent viral infection in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This is disputed, however. Some conflicting data shows no signs of a relationship, which suggests that the situation is complicated. Mechanistically, persistent viral infections such as herpesviruses might accelerate the onset of neurodegenerative conditions by provoking greater inflammation, greater numbers of dysfunctional microglia in the …
Continued Discussion of Herpesvirus Infection as a Contributing Cause of Alzheimer's Disease
A variety of epidemiological data argues for a role for persistent viral infection in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This is disputed, however. Some conflicting data shows no signs of a relationship, which suggests that the situation is complicated. Mechanistically, persistent viral infections such as herpesviruses might accelerate the onset of neurodegenerative conditions by provoking greater inflammation, greater numbers of dysfunctional microglia in the …