Neurological and behavioral abnormalities, ventricular dilatation, altered cellular functions, inflammation, and neuronal injury in brains of mice due to common, persistent, parasitic infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Worldwide, approximately two billion people are chronically infected with <it>Toxoplasma gondii </it>with largely unknown consequences.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>To better understand long-term effects...

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Main Authors: Hwang Jong-Hee, Roberts Craig W, Ferguson David JP, Wollmann Robert, Kirisits Michael J, Mayr Thomas, Kasza Kristen, Roberts Fiona, Mui Ernest, Kelly Krystyna A, Ajioka James W, Hermes Gretchen, Trendler Toria, Kennan Richard P, Suzuki Yasuhiro, Reardon Catherine, Hickey William F, Chen Lieping, McLeod Rima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/5/1/48