Can infections lead to memory loss?
Some types of infections that can lead to memory loss, according to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH).
Some kind of severe brain infections or infections around the brain can cause memory loss, according to the NIH. Other infections, including Lyme disease, syphilis and HIV/AIDS, also can cause memory loss that can affect behavior, judgment, language skill and thinking.
In people who already have Alzheimer’s disease, getting even a minor infection, such as a cold or a stomach bug, can lead to increased memory loss, according to the
American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
For more information about infections and memory loss, talk with your doctor.
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