Toxoplasma Infection Linked to Accelerated Aging in Older Adults
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Livescience.com
A small study suggests that older adults who have had chronic infection with the "cat parasite" Toxoplasma gondii may have a higher risk of inflammation and frailty. The study found that individuals with higher levels of antibodies to the parasite were more likely to show signs of frailty, such as unintentional weight loss and physical weakness. However, the study did not have a control group, so it is unclear whether the infection directly causes frailty or if other factors contribute. These findings may encourage further research on the relationship between chronic infections and frailty in older adults.