Common Pneumonia Bacterium Found in the Eye May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Common Pneumonia Bacterium Found in the Eye May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Research links pneumonia bacterium Alzheimer's risk through retinal infection and inflammation, expanding Alzheimer's disease risk factors.

Common bacteria found in eye linked to increased risk - Health Care Today

Research has suggested that changes in the eye may help detect Alzheimer’s disease. A new study found that a common type of bacteria that causes sinus infections may stay in the eye for many years, potentially increasing a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe the identification of these bacteria may help detect and develop new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new study published in the journal Na…