Cold sore virus may contribute to cognitive and brain abnormalities in schizophrenia
Friday, May 28, 2010 - 16:31
in Health & Medicine
Exposure to the common virus that causes cold sores may be partially responsible for shrinking regions of the brain and the loss of concentration skills, memory, coordinated movement and dexterity widely seen in patients with schizophrenia, according to research led by Johns Hopkins scientists.