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The Silent Virus Behind Mono Is Now a Prime Suspect in Major Diseases
Epstein-Barr virus, which causes glandular fever, was once dismissed as a rite of passage. Scientists now link it to cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Scientists are also reassessing the effects of other herpesviruses. Recent studies suggest that people who receive the shingles vaccine — designed to prevent reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — have a lower risk of developing dementia and heart disease. Some researchers believe the harm may stem not just from the virus itself, but from the chronic inflammation triggered when it reactivates, potentially damaging blood vessels or the brain.
Epstein-Barr virus, which causes glandular fever, was once dismissed as a rite of passage. Scientists now link it to cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Scientists are also reassessing the effects of other herpesviruses. Recent studies suggest that people who receive the shingles vaccine — designed to prevent reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — have a lower risk of developing dementia and heart disease. Some researchers believe the harm may stem not just from the virus itself, but from the chronic inflammation triggered when it reactivates, potentially damaging blood vessels or the brain.