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Toxoplasma gondii and Schizophrenia

Recent epidemiologic studies indicate that infectious agents may contribute to some cases of schizophrenia. In animals, infection with Toxoplasma gondii can alter behavior and neurotransmitter function. In humans, acute infection with T. gondii can produce psychotic symptoms similar to those display...

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Main Authors: E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2003-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/11/03-0143_article
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