Brain eating virusses Posted on November 3, 2006 by Robin Several virusses such as HIV and herpes are known to be able to cross over to the brain and then start eating it up. There are several more of these types of virusses, which when taken over the lifetime of the individual, will eat up enough brain matter to impair cognition. This takes on forms such as chronic forgetfullness. Robin razor@edgarbv.com https://www.edgarbv.com