Common infections like colds and UTIs linked to lifelong brain and spinal cord condition

INFLAMMATION caused by common infections has been linked to the lifelong neurological condition multiple sclerosis.

They said inflammation outside the brain – such as that caused by the common cold and urinary tract infections (UTIs) – was linked to the progression of the sometimes devastating brain and spinal cord condition.

GettyThe inflammation caused by common infections could exacerbate the progression of MS[/caption] GettyInflammation can cause damage to nerves in the brain and spinal cord...