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Microorganisms associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
Neurologia - 1 Sept 2023
Fernández-Espejo E
Abstract excerpt
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 7 million people worldwide. Its aetiology is unknown, although the hypothesis of a genetic susceptibility to environmental agents is accepted. These environmental agents include fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Three microorganisms are directly associated with a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease: the fungal...
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