By Julia Vann
For many years now, Alzheimer’s and Dementia have been legitimate threats for the elderly community. The thought of losing your memories and sense of self is scary for anyone. It’s no wonder why so much research has been poured into discovering the cause and, hopefully, find a cure.
The general consensus is that Alzheimer’s is some sort of neurological disorder, but Dr. Leslie Norins has suggested otherwise. He believes that it may be possible that some kind of bug causes Alzheimer’s and Dementia. That means a bacteria, virus, fungus, etc. It may sound strange, but there is evidence to back up his claim.
“Norins is quick to cite sources and studies supporting his claim, among them a 2010 study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery showing that neurosurgeons die from Alzheimer’s at a seven-fold higher rate than they do from other disorders.
Another study from that same year, published in The Journal of the American Geriatric Society, found that people whose spouses have dementia are at a six-times greater risk for the condition themselves” (NPR).
With these facts in mind, the germ theory does seem possible. After all, you can’t catch a neurological disorder. Those aren’t contagious. Germs are.
If the germ theory turns out to be true, it would completely change the way doctors view and handle the disease. It also means that the disease could be completely avoided through vaccinations. Or even that there could be treatments through antibiotics. The possibilities are endless.
Further spurring on the germ theory is the fact that most patients with Alzheimer’s have some form of the Herpes virus.
It’s a bit complicated to explain, but other researchers in the field have suggested that the Herpes virus might cause a domino effect in a person’s body. Basically, it triggers Alzheimer’s within them. It’s more complicated than it all just being the cause of one bug.
As of right now, there is no way to know for sure if Alzheimer’s might be fully or partially caused by a bug, but the idea is worth exploring. Other treatment attempts haven’t resulted in much, so exploring a new route could be the key to discovering what the cause behind Alzheimer’s is. It’s at least worth a look.
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