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Microglia in Memory Decline from Zika Virus and West Nile Virus Infection

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Neurotropic viral infection can result in complications underscored by persistent T cell presence in the brain linked with cognitive decline. A recent study by Garber et al. showed that sustained… Click to show full abstract

Neurotropic viral infection can result in complications underscored by persistent T cell presence in the brain linked with cognitive decline. A recent study by Garber et al. showed that sustained T cell production of interferon (IFN)-γ mediating microglia activation triggers cognitive decline during recovery from Zika virus (ZIKV) or West Nile virus (WNV) infection.

Keywords: infection; decline; nile virus; west nile; zika virus; virus

Journal Title: Trends in Neurosciences
Year Published: 2019

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