Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is a prevalent protozoan parasite of medical and veterinary
significance. It is the etiologic agent of toxoplasmosis, a neglected disease in which …

Background The relationship between toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection and bipolar
disorder (BD) is poorly understood. This review explores this relationship by estimating the …

Abstract Background and Aim Toxoplasmosis is the most widespread zoonotic disease that
affects one‐third of the world's population, and imposes a major public health problem …

Psychiatric patients have become the focus of public attention, and current research
suggests a possible link between Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection and mental illness …

Background It has been proposed that cat ownership may be a risk-modifying factor for
schizophrenia-related disorders and psychotic-like experiences (PLE). This study aimed to …

Background Schizophrenia, a complex neuropsychiatric disorder, is believed to be
influenced by various factors including environmental exposures. A potential environmental …

Background Gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in the gut-brain axis and can influence
neurodevelopment and mental health outcomes. This review summarizes the current …

Infection with the coccidian parasite Toxoplasma gondii was associated with an increased
risk of several mental disorders. We conducted a case–control study of 464 consecutive …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Hypericum perforatum L. has been widely used as a
natural antidepressant. However, it is unknown whether it is effective in treating infection …

Background The cognitive profile among patients with schizophrenia (SZ) and bipolar
disorder (BD) has varied widely across different studies. The aim of the current study was to …