Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) is a neuroinvasive virus capable of entering the brain which makes it a candidate pathogen for increasing risk of dementia.
Does herpes cause memory loss?
The virus that causes common cold sores may be behind cognitive problems and memory loss later in life.
What are the long term side effects of herpes?
Complications associated with genital herpes may include:
- Other sexually transmitted infections. Having genital sores increases your risk of transmitting or contracting other sexually transmitted infections, including AIDS.
- Newborn infection. ...
- Bladder problems. ...
- Meningitis. ...
- Rectal inflammation (proctitis).
