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Le virus varicelle-zona (ici en fausses couleurs), également appelé herpèsvirus humain de type 3 (HHV-3), est responsable de la varicelle et du zona. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Zona et douleurs chroniques : une nouvelle piste thérapeutique basée sur les exosomes

Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz

Les douleurs dues au zona sont parfois si intenses qu’elles peuvent mener les patients à envisager le suicide. Les scientifiques sont en passe d’en comprendre les causes, lesquelles pourraient aussi concerner d’autres maladies.
Varicella zoster virus, also known as human herpesvirus 3, causes chickenpox and shingles. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz

The pain of post-herpetic neuralgia can drive people to the point of suicide. Researchers are getting closer to pinpointing its cause – which may extend to other forms of neuropathy.
Many viruses interact with the olfactory system, and can damage other areas of the brain through it. Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Vaccination to prevent dementia? New research suggests one way viral infections can accelerate neurodegeneration

Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz; Diego Restrepo, University of Colorado Anschutz, and Maria Nagel, University of Colorado Anschutz

Inflammation and damage to the olfactory system from shingles, COVID-19 and herpes infections may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
Cells secrete exosomes carrying molecules that play a critical role in both health and disease. Meletios Verras/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Chickenpox and shingles virus lying dormant in your neurons can reactivate and increase your risk of stroke – new research identified a potential culprit

Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz

People with an active case of shingles have up to an 80% higher risk of stroke than those without. The increased risk is highest for patients under 40.

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