A common infection may reach the eye, trigger inflammation, and worsen memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years and may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from ...

Researchers found that Chlamydia pneumoniae can persist in the retina and brain, driving inflammation, nerve cell loss, amyloid buildup, and cognitive decline, particularly in people at higher genetic ...

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the ...

The bacteria that cause chlamydia might be trickier than we knew. In a new study this week, scientists have found evidence that these bacteria can hide in our intestines. The findings might explain ...

Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years and may aggravate ...

Chlamydia is often called a “silent infection” because many people don’t know they have it. It’s caused by a type of bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis and can affect both men and women. While it’s ...