Brain disorders such as dementia are linked to viral infections. Scientists are finding out why

Brain disorders such as dementia are linked to viral infections. Scientists are finding out why

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of the other bugs scientists have under the microscope.

A recent study reported the best evidence to date that the shingles vaccine may have a protective effect against dementia.
Researchers found those who received the shingles vaccine were 20 per cent less likely to develop dementia over the next seven … [8309 chars]

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