COMMON INFECTIONS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF DECLINE OF MEMORY
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Exposure to common infections is linked to the memory and to the function of the brain. According to research presented at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference , 2014, there is an index of antibody levels caused by exposure to Chlamydia pneumoniae , Helicobacter pylori , cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 and is related to worse cognitive performance , including memory, mental processing speed , abstract thinking , planning, and reasoning ability .
"We are very interested in the possible risk factors for cognitive performance and decline ," said Clinton Wright , principal investigator of the study and scientific director of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Miami. Previous studies have already linked some infections with an increased risk of stroke and Alzheimer's disease. The researchers studied whether past exposure to these infections contributed to performance on tests of memory , speed, and other brain functions .
The study , however, still fails to explain why infections are related to the deterioration of cognitive function. "It could be caused by an immune system response to infection or the infection itself may cause damage trials of which we are aware ," said Wright. "Further studies should be conducted to see if the results will be duplicated in other populations , since the majority of the study participants were Hispanic "
Source: Worldhealth
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