| Epidemiological evidences from China assume that psychiatric-related diseases may be associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection. | |
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PMID: 17435677 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In recent years, the effect of Toxoplasma gondii infection on psychiatric-related aspects has been increasingly recognized. T. gondii has a high affinity for brain tissue where tachyzoites may form tissue cysts and persist life long. In recent years, 15 serological surveys about T. gondii infection and psychiatric diseases have been carried out in different areas in China. Studies showed that the prevalence of antibodies against T. gondii in psychotic patients was much higher than in normal persons; statistically differences were significant. Studies also reported that raising cats or enjoying the habit of eating raw or under cooked meet were potential risk factors for the infection of T. gondii. The epidemiological and serological evidence support the hypothesis that some psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia or mental retardation might be linked to T. gondii infection. |
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Authors:
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Sha Zhu; Mao-Feng Guo; Qing-Chuan Feng; Jian-Ming Fan; Long-Xian Zhang |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Neuro endocrinology letters Volume: 28 ISSN: 0172-780X ISO Abbreviation: Neuro Endocrinol. Lett. Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-07-19 Completed Date: 2007-08-22 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8008373 Medline TA: Neuro Endocrinol Lett Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 115-20 Citation Subset: IM |
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School of Basic Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R. China. zsha@zzu.edu.cn |
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Animals Cats China / epidemiology Geography Humans Mental Disorders / epidemiology*, etiology Psychotic Disorders / epidemiology, etiology Seroepidemiologic Studies Toxoplasmosis / epidemiology* |
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