Common Gut Infection Tied to Alzheimer's Disease.

A recent study published in Family Practice News explores the connection between the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) found in the gut and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers found that CD83+ microglia in the brain were associated with elevated levels of HCMV and IgG4 antibodies in the colon and cerebrospinal fluid. The study suggests that antiviral therapy targeting HCMV may help prevent or slow the progression of AD, although further research is needed to validate these findings. Experts caution that while the study shows a potential link between HCMV and AD, more research is necessary to fully understand the implications of these findings. [Extracted from the article]