A study seems to establish a link between oral herpes virus, which causes mouth cold sores, and Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Cell Reports on Jan. 2.

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Herpes simplex virus 1, which is ... Some common causes of mouth infections can include oral thrush, herpes, and gingivitis. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. Mouth ...

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Medical News Today: 3 common causes of mouth infections and how to treat them Charlotte Observer: Oral herpes could cause Alzheimer’s disease, new study says. But how? New research shows for the first time that the cold sore-inducing herpes virus might cause Alzheimer’s disease, sitting quietly in the brain for years before symptoms of memory loss or cognitive ... Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, can pass through sexual contact. However, they are not technically a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as people most often acquire cold sores through ...

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It's possible for oral herpes to cause genital herpes and vice versa Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Genital herpes can be caused by HSV-1, commonly known as the virus causing cold sores. Health and Me on MSN: Shared lipsticks, makeup items may spread herpes: Here’s how to stay safe