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Can herpes virus impair the immune system? Study finds a hidden agent's role

The study focused on the role of a viral protein called UL12.5 that triggers the body’s antiviral alarm and then exploits it.

The study states that herpes virus can hijack the immune system responsible to fight it, and cause reactivation. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 05, 2025 03:38 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Can you kiss with cold sores? Real story behind herpes infection, prevention tip

Can cold sores be transmitted through kissing? Protect your lips against herpes infection with these dos and don’ts of kissing with cold sores

Cold sores: Why sharing a kiss could spread more than love (Photo for representation purpose)

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 08:39 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

One more elephant in Odisha dies of suspected herpes virus, toll rises to 5

Herpes virus causes internal haemorrhage which kills the animals.

On eof teh four elephants that died of herpes virus in Nandankanan zoo in Bhubaneswar recently.(HT PHOTO)

Published on Oct 01, 2019 01:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByHT Correspondent

Third Nandankanan elephant falls to herpes virus’ maiden attack in an Indian zoo

Kamla was the third elephant to succumb to the herpes virus in Odisha’s Nandankanan zoo. Officials said this is the first case of viruses attack in an Indian zoo.

Elephant Kamla died on Thursday at Odisha zoo while undergoing intensive treatment for the herpes virus, taking the death toll due to the deadly virus to three in less than a month(HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 20, 2019 09:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

New way to attack herpes virus discovered by scientists

Normally, when a virus enters your cell, that cell blocks the virus’s DNA and prevents it from performing any actions.

The new study could lead to a new therapeutic target to attack cytomegalovirus and other herpesviruses.(Shutterstck)

Updated on Aug 29, 2018 11:35 AM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c.

Herpes virus is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, here’s what can reduce dementia risk

Herpes virus and Alzheimer’s Disease have a common link, say scientists, who also found that antivirals can reduce the risk of the neurodegenerative disease.

The study found that in people who suffered from severe herpes infection and were treated aggressively with antiviral drugs, the relative risk of dementia was reduced by a factor of 10.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 15, 2018 10:59 AM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByHT Correspondent

Can herpes virus lead to Alzheimer’s disease?

The study found unusually increased level of human herpesvirus named human herpesvirus 6A (HHV-6A) and human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7 ) in the brains of the people with Alzheimer’s than those without the disorder.

Multiple viruses impact the biology of Alzheimer’s disease across domains such as DNA, RNA and proteins.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Jun 24, 2018 11:31 AM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByIndo Asian News Service, New York

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