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Old 08-12-2009, 02:36 PM
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Default Flu linked to Parkinson's and other neuro disorders
http://www.newscientist.com/article/...ed-brains.html

Bird flu virus linked to inflamed brains

* 12:58 12 August 2009 by Isabelle Kaufmann
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As if fever, aching muscles and a sore throat were not enough, researchers have found that flu may also lead to chronic neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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