A recent study has sparked hope that Alzheimer’s disease may be caused by a herpes virus. Scientists believe that the cytomegalovirus (HCMV) or another strain of herpes, which can originate in the gut and travel to the brain, could be responsible for the development of the disease. This breakthrough suggests a new potential cause of Alzheimer’s and opens up possibilities for further research and treatment options.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/19/alzheimers-could-be-caused-by-a-herpes-virus