A common virus in the gut can trigger Alzheimer’s disease, says study
Scientists have linked a common virus, cytomegalovirus (HCMV), to Alzheimer's disease. HCMV can travel from the gut to the brain via the vagus nerve, triggering immune changes and potentially Alzheimer's in a subset of individuals. This discovery may lead to new antiviral treatments for this specific subtype of Alzheimer's, affecting a significant portion of patients.
Scientists have linked a common virus, cytomegalovirus (HCMV), to Alzheimer's disease. HCMV can travel from the gut to the brain via the vagus nerve, triggering immune changes and potentially Alzheimer's in a subset of individuals. This discovery may lead to new antiviral treatments for this specific subtype of Alzheimer's, affecting a significant portion of patients.
