The schizophrenia and Toxoplasma gondii connection: Infectious, immune or both?

Tamer G. S., Dundar D., Yalug I., Caliskan S., Yazar S., Aker A.

ADVANCES IN THERAPY, vol.25, no.7, pp.703-709, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12325-008-0063-5
  • Journal Name: ADVANCES IN THERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.703-709
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Recent research has suggested a possible link between toxoplasmic agents and schizophrenia. We aimed to assess this by measuring Toxoplasma gondii-associated antibodies in schizophrenia patients and controls.