gondii which infects approximately one-third of the world population among humans [1–3]. An estimated 8–22% of the people in the USA are infected, with a similar prevalence rate in the UK [4–8]. In Europe, South America, and Central America, estimates of infection ranged between 30 and 90% [5, 9–11].
8-22% of americans have a parasite controlling their brain
Can Toxoplasma gondii cause mental illness?
Notably, studies from around the world have reported associations between toxoplasma seropositivity and psychiatric disorders, such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and anxiety (Lindgren et al., 2018; Achaw et al., 2019; Palerme et al., 2019; Stepanova et al., 2019; Ybanez et al., 2019).
Toxoplasmosis is considered to be a leading cause of death attributed to foodborne illness in the United States. More than 40 million men, women, and children in the U.S. carry the Toxoplasma parasite, but very few have symptoms because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness.
If you suspect you have this, Go to a doctor IMMEDIATLY!
8-22% of americans have a parasite controlling their brain
Can Toxoplasma gondii cause mental illness?
Notably, studies from around the world have reported associations between toxoplasma seropositivity and psychiatric disorders, such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and anxiety (Lindgren et al., 2018; Achaw et al., 2019; Palerme et al., 2019; Stepanova et al., 2019; Ybanez et al., 2019).
Toxoplasmosis is considered to be a leading cause of death attributed to foodborne illness in the United States. More than 40 million men, women, and children in the U.S. carry the Toxoplasma parasite, but very few have symptoms because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness.
If you suspect you have this, Go to a doctor IMMEDIATLY!
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