Toxoplasma gondii Infection: Relationship With Aggression in Psychiatric Subjects

07 Mar 2016Emil F. Coccaro, MD; Royce Lee, MD; Maureen W. Groer, PhD; Adem Can, PhDc; Mary Coussons-Read, PhD; and Teodor T. Postolache, MD

These data are consistent with previous studies suggesting a relationship between T. gondii and self-directed aggression (ie, suicidal behavior)

Case-control study
5 effects
358 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Toxoplasmosis Brain outcome
Toxoplasmosis
Brain system

Anxiety Brain outcome
Minor increase risk of Anxiety
Brain system

Moderate evidence
33.0%

Toxoplasmosis Brain outcome
Toxoplasmosis
Brain system

Violent crime Brain outcome
Minor increase risk of Violent crime
Brain system

High evidence
13.0%

Toxoplasmosis Brain outcome
Toxoplasmosis
Brain system

Suicide Brain outcome
Increased risk of Suicide
Brain system

High evidence
36.0%

Toxoplasmosis Brain outcome
Toxoplasmosis
Brain system

Intermittent explosive disorder  (IED) Brain outcome
Increased risk of Intermittent explosiv...
Brain system

High evidence
33.0%

Toxoplasmosis Brain outcome
Toxoplasmosis
Brain system

Depression Brain outcome
Strong increased risk of Depression
Brain system

High evidence
140.0%