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UTIs, tooth decay: how common infections may be fast-tracking dementia

Experts believe that these infections dont necessarily cause dementia, but act as a catalyst. Many people have a silent buildup of proteins or plaques in their brains for years, without showing symptoms. A wave of inflammation from a severe infection may simply fast-forward the damage

21 Apr 2026 3:56 pm