Most people are infected by herpes viruses early in childhood 99 percent of the population has at least one herpes virus. The most well-known is the virus that causes chickenpox. But there are many others that cause brief flu-like symptoms, and then seemingly disappear. The viruses don't actually disappear at all they just go "underground" in the tissues of the body. Researchers have discovered that these so-called dormant' viruses may actually be replicating at a very low level, causing cumulative damage that manifests itself in middle age. Many herpes viruses hide out in nerve tissue. People who have shingles often feel a burning pain in their nerves before the shingles appear. A certain group of herpes, viruses can hide in the connective tissue. It is theorized that these gamma viruses may be a hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis and other connective tissue disorders. Could herpes cause Alzheimer's disease? In another startling development, scientists have linked the Simplex I virus with Alzheimer's disease. Apparently the Simplex I virus can lodge in brain tissue and replicate at a very low level. Inflammatory reaction over years may eventually lead to Alzheimer's disease.
Dr Sinnott concluded, "Herpes viruses may ultimately be revealed to be one of the leading killers of our species." Herpes viruses are opportunistic they strike when your defenses are down. Stress, injury, surgery, infection and illness all increase your susceptibility.
Once again it is quite clear when your IMMUNE SYSTEM is DOWN you can become vulnerable to contracting Viruses, or if you already have them in your system they could be activated in a weak part of your body. This is believed to cause the onset of cancer and other inflammatory conditions. Shingles are a good example. When you are prone to cold sores or Herpes detoxify your body regularly plus keep your Immune System at its peak.