The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of ...

It can cause inflammation of both the meninges (meningitis) and the brain (encephalitis). Both can be fatal. Bolstering the case for the shingles vaccine protecting against dementia were the ...

“I have not seen HSV-1 play a major role in causing dementia. However, HSV-1 and 2 encephalitis can cause long-term post-effects. These include cognitive dysfunction, behavioural ...

The 2024 Lancet dementia report identified 14 key risk ... it can affect cranial nerves or even spread to the brain, leading to encephalitis (brain inflammation). This can result in serious ...

It can also cause encephalitis, or swelling in the brain ... Sometimes there is memory loss, which can lead to seizures and dementia. Ultimately, it can lead to a pretty bad vegetative state and, ...

HIV-associated dementia is characterized by neurocognitive ... Wiley CA: Quantitative neuropathologic assessment of HIV-1 encephalitis. Current Topics Microbiol Immunol 202:55-61, 1995.