Parasites, Pussycats and Psychosis: The Unknown Dangers of Human Toxoplasmosis
Autor E. Fuller Torreyen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 noi 2021
This open access book analyzes the evidence linking Toxoplasma gondii to the increasing incidence of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in the United States. Initially establishing that infectious agents are regularly transmitted from animals to humans, lead to human disease, and that infectious agents can cause psychosis, it then examines the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii in detail. Infecting 40 million Americans, Toxoplasma gondii is known to cause congenital infections, eye disease, and encephalitis for individuals who are immunosuppressed. It has also been shown to change the behavior of nonhuman mammals, as well as to alter some personality traits in humans. After discussing the clinical evidence linking Toxoplasma gondii to human psychosis, the book elucidates the epidemiological evidence further supporting this linkage; including the proportional increase in incidence of human psychosis as cats transitioned to domestication over 800 years. Finally, the book assessesthe magnitude of the problem and suggests solutions.
Parasites, Pussycats and Psychosis: The Unknown Dangers of Human Toxoplasmosis provides a comprehensive review of the evidence linking human psychosis in the United States to infections of Toxoplasma gondii. It will be of interest to infectious disease specialists, general practitioners, scientists, historians, and cat-lovers.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9783030868109
ISBN-10: 3030868109
Pagini: 187
Ilustrații: XVIII, 140 p. 7 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2022
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Springer
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland
ISBN-10: 3030868109
Pagini: 187
Ilustrații: XVIII, 140 p. 7 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2022
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Springer
Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland
Cuprins
Psychosis as a Zoonosis: Clues from Covid.- The Case for Toxoplasma gondii.- The Rise of Cats and Madness—The Renaissance.- The Rise of Cats and Madness—The 17th and 18th Centuries.- The Rise of Cats and Madness—The 19th Century.- Additional Evidence.- Sentinel Seals, Safe Cats, and Practical Solutions.
Notă biografică
E. Fuller Torrey
Associate Director, The Stanley Medical Research Institute
Founder and Board Member Emeritus, Treatment Advocacy Center
Professor of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD 20816
USA
Textul de pe ultima copertă
This open access book analyzes the evidence linking Toxoplasma gondii to the increasing incidence of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in the United States. Initially establishing that infectious agents are regularly transmitted from animals to humans, lead to human disease, and that infectious agents can cause psychosis, it then examines the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii in detail. Infecting 40 million Americans, Toxoplasma gondii is known to cause congenital infections, eye disease, and encephalitis for individuals who are immunosuppressed. It has also been shown to change the behavior of nonhuman mammals, as well as to alter some personality traits in humans. After discussing the clinical evidence linking Toxoplasma gondii to human psychosis, the book elucidates the epidemiological evidence further supporting this linkage; including the proportional increase in incidence of human psychosis as cats transitioned to domestication over 800 years. Finally, the book assesses the magnitude of the problem and suggests solutions.
Parasites, Pussycats and Psychosis: The Unknown Dangers of Human Toxoplasmosis provides a comprehensive review of the evidence linking human psychosis in the United States to infections of Toxoplasma gondii. It will be of interest to infectious disease specialists, general practitioners, scientists, historians, and cat-lovers.
Caracteristici
This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Offers a detailed 800 year history of cats as pets Lists strategies to minimize the chances of becoming infected with Toxoplasma gondii Written by an established expert in the field