Concussions may trigger Alzheimer's symptoms through latent viruses

Link revealed between head injuries and viruses in Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers found that mild trauma can trigger a chain reaction in the brain

Neuroscience: Many people carry dormant viruses. These can be activated by, for example, blows to the head. A blow to the…

Concussions 'reactivate dormant virus in brain', study finds

Researchers hope the findings will pave the way for new treatments.

Concussions may trigger Alzheimer's symptoms through latent viruses

Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of intense athletic competition, are now recognized as serious health threats.

Study shows head trauma may activate latent viruses, leading to neurodegeneration

Researchers have uncovered mechanisms that may link head injuries and concussions to the emergence of neurodegenerative disease, pointing to latent viruses lurking in most of our brains that may be activated by the jolt, leading to inflammation and accumulating damage over time. The results suggest the use of antiviral drugs as potential early preventive treatments post-head injury.

New study warns common injury could trigger Alzheimer's by awakening virus

Laboratory tests have led scientists to propose a surprising new theory.