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Front Psychiatry February 2020 PMID 32132937

Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasmosis on Mental Health.

Jaroslav Flegr, Jiří Horáček

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Several comments reflect strong agreement and interest in the research, citing specific mental disorders like schizophrenia and autism, and emphasizing the biological link with statements such as 'linked to' and 'major cause.' The tone varies from scientific referencing to urgent calls for public awareness, indicating both recognition of the research’s importance and a desire for action. The choice of words like 'serious,' 'major cause,' and 'educate' underscores the perceived high impact and relevance of the findings.

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Most discussions strongly endorse the connection between toxoplasmosis and mental health issues, with many posts referencing scientific findings and specific disorders like schizophrenia and autism. Words like 'linked' and 'major cause' reflect a consensu

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The posts demonstrate high curiosity and relevance, with repeated mentions of mental illnesses and parasite effects, indicating that participants find the topic compelling and urgent.

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Many contributors cite scientific research, mention specific scientists such as Jaroslav Flegr, and demand public education, showing deep engagement with the scientific and societal implications.

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The widespread concern about cats and mental health impacts, coupled with calls for awareness campaigns, suggests a perception that this issue is significant and potentially transformative for public health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • Toxoplasmosis, a parasite infecting about 33% of the world's population, is linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, especially schizophrenia, but it's unclear if the infection directly causes this or if it's just well-studied.
  • Data from 6,367 people tested for toxoplasmosis showed that its typical symptom is anxiety, and it’s associated with disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, antisocial personality disorder, learning disabilities, and anxiety disorders.
  • The research suggests that toxoplasmosis may significantly contribute to the development of various mental health disorders, with the strongest association after autism being with schizophrenia.]
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@BetterAcademia List of papers Prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Flegr, CSc. https://t.co/8c8bz6OtkS Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasmosis on Mental Health https://t.co/rLWwUGoJdb

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RT @SMCADMAN: @BetterAcademia List of papers Prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Flegr, CSc. https://t.co/8c8bz6OtkS Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasm…

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RT @SMCADMAN: @Fact List of papers Prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Flegr, CSc. https://t.co/8c8bz6OtkS Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasmosis on Me…

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Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasmosis on Mental Health https://t.co/7iF1h2tMRS The typical symptom associated with toxoplasmosis was anxiety, and the typical toxoplasmosis-associated disorders were autism (OR = 4.78), schizophrenia (OR = 3.33), ADHD (OR = 2.50), [...]

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RT @SMCADMAN: @BetterAcademia List of papers Prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Flegr, CSc. https://t.co/8c8bz6OtkS Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasm…

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@SMCADMAN · X

RT @SMCADMAN: @Fact List of papers Prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Flegr, CSc. https://t.co/8c8bz6OtkS Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasmosis on Me…

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@SMCADMAN · X

@Fact List of papers Prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Flegr, CSc. https://t.co/8c8bz6OtkS Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasmosis on Mental Health https://t.co/rLWwUGoJdb

Aug 16, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,364 followers View post →
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@SMCADMAN · X

@BetterAcademia List of papers Prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Flegr, CSc. https://t.co/8c8bz6OtkS Negative Effects of Latent Toxoplasmosis on Mental Health https://t.co/rLWwUGoJdb

Aug 16, 2020 · 1 like · 5 shares · 6,364 followers View post →
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