is a protozoan parasite widespread worldwide, with over 40 million individuals in the United States. It may infect vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, and liver, resulting in chronic infections. The main objective of this study is to investigate the association of infection with the combination of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD), or chronic liver disease (CLD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: () is a ubiquitous obligatory intracellular parasite which infects over 40 million Americans and causes toxoplasmosis. Inside the human body, can damage tissues and invade vital organs.
Methods: This study evaluated the association of infection and liver disease using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2010, with a sample size of 3371 participants (age 20-80 years).
Background: () is a parasite that infects more than 40 million Americans and causes toxoplasmosis. Most cases of toxoplasmosis are asymptomatic; however, is capable of invading organs like the kidney, causing chronic infections and cell destruction.
Methods: This study focused on evaluating the association between exposure and chronic kidney disease (CKD) using data from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
() is a protozoan parasite with high prevalence worldwide. More than 40 million individuals in the United States carry this parasite. infection causes toxoplasmosis, which is the leading cause of death associated with foodborne diseases in the United States.
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