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Can Alzheimer's be passed from one person to another?

Despite persistent fears and misconceptions, Alzheimer's disease is not a contagious illness that can be caught through casual contact. While its complexity often leads to public confusion, modern scientific consensus affirms that you cannot get Alzheimer's by being around or caring for someone who has it. This article clarifies how the disease develops and addresses rare cases of potential iatrogenic transmission, practices that are no longer in use.