Could Depression Actually Be a Form of Infectious Disease?
Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 04:50
in Health & Medicine
Major depressive disorder (MDD) should be re-conceptualized as an infectious disease, according to a professor. A new article suggests that major depression may result from parasitic, bacterial, or viral infection. The article presents examples that illustrate possible pathways by which these microorganisms could contribute to the etiology of MDD.