An investigation into the association between latent toxoplasmosis and suicide attempts among adolescents

• Published in: Journal of infection in developing countries Vol. 14; no. 12; pp. 1437 - 1442
• Main Authors: Yucel, Hüsniye, Acikel, S Burak, Senel, Saliha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 31.12.2020
• Subjects: Investigations; Protozoa; Suicides & suicide attempts; Teenagers; adolescent; infection; Turkey; psychiatry; toxoplasmosis; suicide

There have been several studies investigating the association between Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity and psychiatric disorders although there is insufficient data on causality. Suicide, depression, and anxiety disorders have been especially investigated in this regard. In this study, we aimed to i...