Can HSV affect the brain?

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Herpes meningoencephalitis is an infection of the brain and brain covering (meninges) caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a medical emergency that requires treatment right away.

What are the long term effects of HSV-1?

HSV-1 infection of the CNS can have lifelong effects such as permanent temporal lobe damage. Recent reports have surfaced that link Alzheimer’s disease and HSV-1 (Dobson and Itzhaki et al., 1999; Itzhaki and Wozniak, 2008) consistent with an earlier report (Middleton et al., 1980).

How does HSV travel to the brain?

(A) HSV-1 CNS infection through the olfactory route: HSV-1 can infect the termini of olfactory neurons enervating the nasal epithelium and access the CNS by retrograde axonal transport through neurons until reaching the olfactory bulb in the brain.

Is HSV life threatening?

Herpes isn’t deadly and it usually doesn’t cause any serious health problems. While herpes outbreaks can be annoying and painful, the first flare-up is usually the worst. For many people, outbreaks happen less over time and may eventually stop completely.

What can HSV-1 lead to?

HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact, causing oral herpes (including symptoms known as cold sores), but it can also lead to genital herpes. HSV-2 is a sexually transmitted infection that causes genital herpes.

What is HSV positive mean?

A positive test means you have been infected with HSV recently or at some point in the past. Tests can be done to help determine if you have a recent infection. About 70% of adults have been infected by HSV-1 and have antibodies against the virus.

Can I spread HSV-1 to my child?

Kids can get HSV-1 by kissing or touching a person with cold sores, or by sharing eating utensils, towels, or other items with an infected person. Many kids get infected with HSV-1 during the preschool years.

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Can HSV affect the brain?