Association of Infections with Alzheimer’s Disease
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Release Date: 2024-05-28
Oskar Fischer and Alois Alzheimer first suggested a possible link to infections in 1907. Various infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, fungi, and prions, have been implicated in its etiology. However, the role of these pathogens in AD is complex and intertwined with numerous other factors. Infections may contribute to AD through several mechanisms. When [...]