The researchers studied the cases of schizophrenia associated with a parasite that infects and multiplies in the plasma of the brain and muscles human. This bacterium causes toxoplasmosis leads to pathological changes in personality and behavior.
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According to experts, the bacterium Toxoplasma gondii infected about one-third of the world population, but they do not even know it. This parasite is transmitted through undercooked meat, faeces of domestic animals and the soil. Multiplying no apparent symptoms in human muscle and brain, it can cause pathological changes in personality. In 20% of cases development of schizophrenia it provokes Toxoplasma gondii.
The study found that the reproduction of the parasite capable of stopping antipsychotics. In this connection, scientists have concluded that at least one-fifth of all cases of schizophrenia could prevent timely diagnosis of infection. Indeed, in countries where the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii is especially high, the incidence of schizophrenia is also significantly increased.
"Instead of seeing the relationship between Toxoplasma gondii and schizophrenia extraordinary phenomenon, it is necessary to do serious research in this area. Perhaps then we could persuade the scientists to look for new ways to combat toxoplasmosis, and thereby reduce the number of infected people, "- says Professor Gary Smith (USA), the author of the work published in the journal" Preventive Veterinary Medicine ".
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