Inhibition of herpes simplex virus type 1 reproduction by probiotic bacteria in vitro

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Supernatants of cultures of Lactobacillus species. and Enterococcus species, unlike those of E.Coli, have antiviral activity against herpes simplex. Could yogurt help prevent herpes viral replication- and the diseases associated with the virus - including Alzheimer's disease ?

Kegg pathways Herpes simplex infection
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