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The association of specific and cumulative exposure to infectious agents with cognitive impairment in older Hispanic adults.
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- Recent Insights into the Role of Herpesviridae in Alzheimer's Disease: A Structured Narrative Review Based on a Systematic Literature Search.Neurology international · 2026Review
- Interconnected pathways: Social determinants of health, infections, and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.Alzheimer's & dementia (New York, N. Y.)Article
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Abstract
Background: Accumulating evidence implicates infectious pathogens as triggers of immune-inflammatory processes that contribute to neurodegeneration. Inflammation in both the brain and peripheral circulation is recognized as a critical factor in the development and progression of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. Objective: This retrospective case-control study investigated the association between cognitive impairment and presence of serum antibodies to seven pathogens in older adults. Methods: One hundred sixty-five participants aged ≥ 65 years from the Panama Aging Research Initiative Health Disparities (PARI-HD) study were evaluated. Presence of IgG antibodies against Results: Only Conclusions: These results enhance our understanding of cognitive impairment in a Hispanic population and underscore the need for further studies on the role of
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