Schizophrenia Toxoplasmosis
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii multiplies in the intestine of the cat and is shed in cat feces, mainly into litter boxes and garden soil.
Healthy adults usually do not suffer ill effects from Toxoplasma infection and may be
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Toxoplasmosis
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Toxoplasmosis is an infection due to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsToxoplasmosis is found in humans worldwide,... Read more »
Research supports parasite's link to schizophrenia, bipolar di...
British scientists are reporting that they have found how the toxoplasmosis parasite may trigger the development of schizophrenia and other bipolar... Read more »
Congenital toxoplasmosis
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Congenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms that occur when an unborn baby (fetus) is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Causes,... Read more »
Q&A: Schizophrenia med compliance
A mother writes that her son, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, stops taking his Risperdal when he is feeling better. She then has... Read more »
Gene variant linked to schizophrenia
U.S. researchers say they've spotted a gene variant that may raise the risk of schizophrenia in some people, a finding that may lead to new... Read more »
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