Viral infections may accelerate age-related cognitive decline by influencing the immune system. Much of the previous work on the subject found that exposure to certain viral infections including cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 and 2, as well as the protozoa Toxoplasma gondii were able to contribute to cognitive decline. Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, lead ...click here to read more
The risk of encephalitis (brain inflammation) from viral infections is higher in people with weak immune systems. Encephalitis is the inflammation of brain tissue. Although it is rare, encephalitis affects one in 200,000 Americans. When encephalitis strikes, symptoms such as personality changes, seizures, and weakness may occur. Individuals with weakened immune systems, children and seniors ...click here to read more
Boosting the immune system using interferon proteins helps fight viruses, according to new research. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine. They were able to boost the immune systems of mice by attacking a vital protein, which many illnesses utilize to replicate. The findings uncovered a previously unknown ...click here to read more
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