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Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Summary: Researchers have discovered hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, suggesting a possible link between infection and psychiatric symptoms. The study found HCV specifically in the choroid plexus, a structure producing cerebrospinal fluid, but not inside brain tissue itself. Analysis of medical records confirmed higher HCV prevalence in these disorders compared …

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