Is Toxoplasma gondii a Trigger of Bipolar Disorder?

Is Toxoplasma gondii a Trigger of Bipolar Disorder?

Toxoplasma gondii, a ubiquitous intracellular parasite, has a strong tropism for the brain tissue, where it forms intracellular cysts within the neurons and glial cells, establishing a chronic infection. Although latent toxoplasmosis is generally assumed to be asymptomatic in immunocompetent individ...

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Main Authors: Claudia Del Grande, Luca Galli, Elisa Schiavi, Liliana Dell’Osso, Fabrizio Bruschi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Toxoplasma gondii
bipolar disorder
immunity
pro-inflammatory cytokines
dopaminergic pathways
antipsychotics and mood stabilizers
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/6/1/3

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http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/6/1/3

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