[neverdem]

Activation of Human Herpesvirus Replication by Apoptosis

[Jack Hydrazine]

Ever since I started using 3% hydrogen peroxide for brushing my teeth with I hardly ever get cold/canker sores in my mouth.

[neverdem]

New function for a well-known immune messenger molecule

Is a Slim Physique Contagious?

FReepmail me if you want on or off my combined microbiology/immunology ping list.

[Praxeologue]

If this activation occurs in potentially damaging ways, then perhaps patients at risk for herpesvirus activation should be treated with antiviral medications in addition to antineoplastic cytotoxic chemotherapy.

To the medical world, "the clinical implications could be staggering", but to me it is another rationale for more medication.

The best way to fight viruses is to boost our immune system through regular strenuous exercise. That's unpleasant for most, so we search for a quick fix.

[spacejunkie2001]

It’s hard to figure out where they were going with this. Typically apoptosis is a good thing as it the natural death of abnormal cells. BUT...if it causes herpes to come back that doesn’t sound so good.

My husband and I take 50 mg/day of Iodoral (ratio of iodine and iodide). This promotes apoptosis. My husband as herpes outbreaks more often, so this could be it but what would be good to know is if it eventually stops altogether.