Foodborne transmission of Toxoplasma gondii infection in the last decade. An overview
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease of global distribution and importance. It is caused by
the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, the only species in the Toxoplasma genus. This …
the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, the only species in the Toxoplasma genus. This …
[HTML][HTML] Schizophrenia: The new etiological synthesis
Schizophrenia has been an evolutionary paradox: it has high heritability, but it is associated
with decreased reproductive success. The causal genetic variants underlying schizophrenia …
with decreased reproductive success. The causal genetic variants underlying schizophrenia …
[HTML][HTML] A brain-centric model of suicidal behavior
The suicide death toll is alarmingly high, outnumbering deaths from war and homicide
worldwide (1). Many factors contribute to suicide death, making it difficult to prevent because …
worldwide (1). Many factors contribute to suicide death, making it difficult to prevent because …
[HTML][HTML] Neuroinflammation-associated aspecific manipulation of mouse predator fear by Toxoplasma gondii
In rodents, the decrease of felid aversion induced by Toxoplasma gondii, a phenomenon
termed fatal attraction, is interpreted as an adaptive manipulation by the neurotropic …
termed fatal attraction, is interpreted as an adaptive manipulation by the neurotropic …
Toxoplasma gondii: an underestimated threat?
Traditionally, the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been thought of as relevant to
public health primarily within the context of congenital toxoplasmosis or postnatally acquired …
public health primarily within the context of congenital toxoplasmosis or postnatally acquired …
Association of Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity with cognitive function in healthy people: A systematic review and meta-analysis
L de Haan, AL Sutterland, JV Schotborgh… - JAMA …, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The parasiteToxoplasma gondiihas been associated with behavioral alterations
and psychiatric disorders. Studies investigating neurocognition in people withT …
and psychiatric disorders. Studies investigating neurocognition in people withT …
Toxoplasma gondii, Suicidal Behavior, and Intermediate Phenotypes for Suicidal Behavior
Within the general literature on infections and suicidal behavior, studies on Toxoplasma
gondii (T. gondii) occupy a central position. This is related to the parasite's neurotropism …
gondii (T. gondii) occupy a central position. This is related to the parasite's neurotropism …
Epigenetic Manipulation of Psychiatric Behavioral Disorders Induced by Toxoplasma gondii
K Yin, C Xu, G Zhao, H Xie - Frontiers in cellular and infection …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Toxoplasma gondii is known to have a complex life cycle and infect almost all kinds of warm-
blooded animals around the world. The brain of the host could be persistently infected by …
blooded animals around the world. The brain of the host could be persistently infected by …
Cat-dependent diseases cost Australia AU $6 billion per year through impacts on human health and livestock production
Context Cats are the definitive or primary host for pathogens that cause diseases in people
and livestock. These cat-dependent diseases would not occur in Australia if cats had not …
and livestock. These cat-dependent diseases would not occur in Australia if cats had not …
Estimations of the number people with mental diseases associated with toxoplasmosis and identification of risk factors by continent
J Nessim, JC Luna-Ramirez, GA Moreno-Gómez… - Psychiatry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Strong evidence exists based on metanalysis of the relationship between toxoplasmosis and
many psychiatric diseases: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and suicidal behavior. Herein …
many psychiatric diseases: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and suicidal behavior. Herein …