Well: Mental Health: Infections Tied to Dementia

Lower scores on tests of mental function were tied to exposure to common viruses and bacteria like herpes, cytomegalovirus, chlamydia and Helicobacter pylori.

Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/29/infections-tied-to-cognitive-decline/?partner=rss&emc=rss

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