By Mariette Le RouxOctober 15, 2015 10:55 AM
A fungal cause would fit well with the characteristics of AD, the researchers added, including the slow progression of the disease and inflammation, which is an immune response to infectious agents such as fungi.
The researchers did point out, however, that fungal infection may be the result, not the cause, of AD.
Alzheimer’s sufferers may have a weaker immune response, or changes in diet or hygiene, that could leave them more exposed.
“It is evident that clinical trials will be necessary to establish a causal effect of fungal infection of AD,” wrote the team…
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