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Re:Some studies show an association between the herpes virus... by kennywinker on Sunday October 21, 2018 @11:53AM (#18268603)
The occurence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 together is around 90% of the population. The occurrence of alzheimer’s is insignificant compared to that. So, clearly just having hsv doesn’t mean you’re going to get alzheimer’s. Ideally you’d be able to test for the presence of risk factors before taking a preventative drug (with potential side effects) for the rest of your life.
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Re:Some studies show an association between the herpes virus... by gameswithgo on Sunday October 21, 2018 @01:24PM (#18268999)
yes, I understand, but I would also like to not have the entire lining of my mouth and tongue obliterated for 3 weeks again. :D

also I wonder if the fact that I'm actually experience outbreaks every now and then might imply I'm more at risk.

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