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3. Causes of Acquired Prosopagnosia

Acquired prosopagnosia is rare and is the result of brain damage from trauma, such as stroke. The fusiform gyrus, a fold in the brain that is part of both the temporal and occipital lobes, is responsible for recognizing faces. Damage to the right fusiform gyrus, specifically, can lead to acquiring this condition.

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