Neuroimmunology and Neuroinfectious Diseases

Alzheimers and Parkinsons Diseases

This is a neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gets a little worse over time. It is the most common cause of dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty remembering recent events. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as speech problems, confusion (including getting lost easily), mood swings, loss of motivation, self-abandonment, and behavior problems may occur. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system that mainly affects the musculoskeletal system. Symptoms usually appear slowly, and non-motor symptoms become more common as the disease progresses. The first most obvious symptoms are tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and difficulty walking.