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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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Autores principales: Torrey, E. Fuller, Yolken, Robert H.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2003
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3035534/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14725265
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid0911.030143