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- The study explores the link between the infectious agent Toxoplasma gondii and psychotic disorders, aiming to understand how it may contribute to these conditions.
- A hospital-based cross-sectional study is planned, where researchers will measure IgM and IgG antibodies to T. gondii in patients with psychotic disorders and compare results with first-degree relatives and healthy individuals.
- The research will also analyze different types of psychotic disorders and their seropositivity rates, with potential implications for developing brain-based diagnostics and new treatment strategies.
Article Abstract
What role infectious agents play in the causation of psychotic disorders? To investigate this area, we have aimed to investigate the relationship between Toxoplasma gondii and psychotic disorders. A hospital-based cross-sectional study is designed. IgM and IgG antibodies to T. gondii in patients with psychotic disorders will be measured and presented in result. Seropositivity rates will be compared with first-degree relatives and healthy volunteers. Also, types of psychotic disorders and seropositivity rate will be compared. Here, we are presenting the study protocol with implications toward a brain-based diagnostic system and novel treatment approaches.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8238459 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/JAMMR/2021/v33i1330958 | DOI Listing |
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