
Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients
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A common pneumonia-causing bacteria was found in the eyes and brains of Alzheimer’s patients, potentially worsening inflammation and cognitive decline.
"It does not mean infections cause Alzheimer’s or that people should worry about past respiratory illnesses." Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
"The retina is directly connected with the brain. It's a developmental extension of the brain," lead researcher Maya Koronyo-Hamaoui, PhD, professor of neurosurgery, neurology and biomedical sciences at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University, told Fox News Digital.
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