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    CMV herpesvirus can also trigger high blood pressure

    A herpesviruses, which affect a significant portion of the population, have primarily been known for their infectious diseases so far. However, recent research suggests that these viruses can also cause more serious health problems, such as the development of high blood pressure. These discoveries may open a new dimension in the treatment and prevention of hypertension. During the research, scientists noticed that herpesviruses, particularly cytomegalovirus (CMV), cause inflammation in blood vessels, which can lead to high blood pressure in the long term. The presence of CMV in the bodies of a significant portion of adults indicates that it appears not only as an infectious disease but also as a serious…

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