Infections and Their Impact on the Brain

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A simple infection in the body can have such a profound effect on the brain that a person's IQ can drop, new research claims.

Danish researchers say the link is very real - and the more infections a person suffers, the bigger the damage to their brain power.

This damage can last for 'many years', they warn.

While the effect was seen after infections in any part of the body - for example, the stomach, urinary tract or skin - the most 'damage' was seen following infections in the brain.[\QUOTE]

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Well that could explain a lot!

Who, me? Lots of infections? No. Wait, yes! I think.... Yes, lots of infections. Maybe. What was it you were asking? Infections? No. Wait, yes. I think.........