Risk of dementia in patients with toxoplasmosis: a nationwide, population-based cohort study in Taiwan

Abstract Background Approximately 25–30% of individuals worldwide are infected with Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), which is difficult to detect in its latent state. We aimed to evaluate the association between toxoplasmosis, the risk of dementia, and the effects of antibiotics in Taiwan. Methods Thi...

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Main Authors: Hung-Yi Yang, Wu-Chien Chien, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Ruei-Yu Su, Chung-Yu Lai, Chuan-Chi Yang, Nian-Sheng Tzeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04928-7