HSV-1 and Alzheimer's Disease: more than a hypothesis

• Main Authors: Roberto ePiacentini (Author), Giovanna eDe Chiara (Author), Domenica Donatella Li Puma (Author), Cristian eRipoli (Author), Maria Elena Marcocci (Author), Enrico eGaraci (Author), Anna Teresa Palamara (Author), Claudio eGrassi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Among the multiple factors concurring to Alzheimer's Disease (AD) pathogenesis, greater attention should be devoted to the role played by infectious agents. Growing epidemiological and experimental evidence suggests that recurrent herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1) infection is a risk factor f...