Common eye bug adds to growing links between infection and dementia

Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium in the eye appears to be linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. It's the newest evidence suggesting bacteria and infections play a significant and poorly understood role in destroying the brain as we age.

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Category: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body and Mind

Tags: Cedars-Sinai, Brain, Inflammation, Cognitive functioning, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease