Probable Association between Nocardial Infections and Parkinson's Disease
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Masoud Keikha * |
Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , masoudkeikha@outlook.com |
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Abstract: (4472 Views) |
Introduction: Parkinson's disease is one of the most common chronic disorders of the central nervous system. Genetic and environmental factors are known as risk factors for this disease. Conclusion: Several investigations have shown that infectious diseases, especially central nervous system nocardiosis, are likely to contribute to the onset of this disease. |
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Keywords: Nocardia, Brain Abscess, Central Nervous System |
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Type of Study: Letter to Editor --- Open Access, CC-BY-NC |
Subject:
Basic research in Neuroscience
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