A study by researchers from the NIH found a link between viral infections and increased risk of developing neurodegenerative disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
The strongest risk association was between viral encephalitis and Alzheimer's disease, while hospitalizations due to pneumonia-causing flu viruses were linked to the diagnoses of several disorders.
The study suggests that existing vaccinations may help some people reduce the chances of experiencing these disorders.
The researchers analyzed medical records from 300,000 individuals in Finland and 500,000 individuals in the UK to reach their conclusions.
They found 22 pairings between a neurodegenerative disorder diagnosis and a previous viral infection.
Further analysis of the FinnGen data suggested that the risks associated with some viruses may wear off over time.
Additional research is needed to determine the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon.
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