Dr. Barry Dworkin

Can cytomegalovirus infection lead to the development of Alzheimer’s later in life? Study suggests that there may be a link in a subset of people.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 8, 2025

Source:
Scientists Discover Common Virus Could Be Causing a Type of Alzheimer’s

Reference:
Alzheimer’s disease-associated CD83(+) microglia are linked with increased immunoglobulin G4 and human cytomegalovirus in the gut, vagal nerve, and brain

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