THE ROLE OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUSES 1/2 IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS
For many years, cardiovascular pathologies have been the leading cause of death among the population. Furthermore, ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are direct clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis. With all the existing theories of the development of this disease, it’s exact etiology is not completely clear. Having studied and analyzed relevant publications, in this article we have provided current knowledge about the herpesvirus etiology of atherosclerosis. A layer of scientific data collected over several decades shows that herpes simplex viruses of the first and second types significantly affect both the development of the disease itself and its complicated course.