Infection has three stages:
Acute
Acute toxoplasmosis is often asymptomatic in healthy adults. However, symptoms may … See more

Parasitology
In its lifecycle, T. gondii adopts several forms. Tachyzoites are responsible for acute infection; they divide rapidly and spread through the … See more

Treatment is recommended for people with serious health problems, such as people with HIV whose CD4 counts are under 200 cells/mm . See more

Toxoplasma gondii was first described in 1908 by Nicolle and Manceaux in Tunisia, and independently by Splendore in Brazil. Splendore reported … See more

Toxoplasmosis in humans is diagnosed through biological, serological, histological, or molecular methods, or by some combination of the above. Toxoplasmosis can be difficult to … See more

T. gondii infections occur throughout the world, although infection rates differ significantly by country. For women of childbearing age, a … See more

"Crazy cat-lady"
"Crazy cat-lady syndrome" is a term coined by news organizations to describe scientific findings that link the parasite Toxoplasma gondii to several mental disorders and behavioral problems. The suspected … See more