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Intranasal herpes infection can produce neurobehavioural symptoms: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A study from University of Illinois Chicago researchers finds that herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive issues.
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Herpes virus likely to have have connection with Alzheimer's: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) which suggests that viral infections may play a role in the disease.
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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IG Prison to ensure quarantine zone for inmates suffering from contagious
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Inspector General Prison (Delhi) to ensure that isolation medical wards or quarantine zone are created in all jails for inmates suffering from contagious diseases.
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Younger generation needs more knowledge about STDs, reveals study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Michigan [US], January 29 (ANI): Sex, as a topic, is considered a taboo, even now. But, in this day and age, it is important that a healthy discussion is done with the younger generation, so as to educate them to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, even orally. A recent study has said the
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Study identifying ways to attack herpesviruses opens doors for treatment
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mansfield (Connecticut) [US], January 26 (ANI): Herpes simplex virus is a contagious virus that can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact. Children will often contract HSV-1 from early contact with an adult who has an infection. They then carry the virus with them for t
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Study finds herpes checks into the nervous system to last long
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Illinois [US], November 28 (ANI): Herpes type 1 or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) is a disease that hibernates in the peripheral nervous system and can never be eradicated. A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered the virus's sneaky strategy for infecting the nervous system, openi
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Drug for rare disorder shows promise for treating herpes viruses
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 8 (ANI): A drug currently prescribed to treat a rare enzyme deficiency can help cells clear the herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2 viruses, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances.
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Sustained exposure to chickenpox reduces risk of shingles in adults
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): Sustained exposure to children with chickenpox (varicella) reduces the risk for adults to develop shingles (herpes zoster) by up to 30 per cent over a 20-year period, says a study.
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Adults re-exposed to chickenpox are less likely to get shingles
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): Adults who have had been exposed to herpes zoster virus in their childhood are less likely to get shingles in their adulthood, even if they are around kids who got chickenpox, proves a study.
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K'taka: 1 elephant dies of Herpes virus infection, 24 undergoing treatment
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Herpes virus threat at Shivamogga Sakrebailu Elephant Camp has become a cause of concern for authorities here.
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Shivamogga: Elephants kept under observation after one of them died due to
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): In the wake of an elephant's death due to infection caused by Herpes virus, forest administration in the district are taking precautionary measures for the remaining elephants in the Sakrebyle camp.
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