Background: Central Nervous System (CNS) infections caused by bacteria and resulting immune responses could underlie neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Neuroinflammation is a well-known component of AD furthering disease pathology and progression. However, the mechanisms by which infectious agents con-
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