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           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Elevated seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in AIDS/HIV patients: A meta-analysis.
Liu L, Liu LN, Wang P,  et al
.
Acta Trop
. 2017 Aug 4;176:162-167.
 

Epidemiology of and diagnostic strategies for toxoplasmosis.
Robert-Gangneux F, Dardé ML.
Clin Microbiol Rev
. 2012 Apr;25(2):264-96.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Globalization and the population structure of Toxoplasma gondii.
Lehmann T, Marcet PL, Graham DH,
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Jul 25;103(30):11423-8.
Paper


Africa
     

Ethiopia
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Lybia
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Blind periods" in screening for toxoplasmosis in pregnancy in Austria - a debate.
Sagel U, Krämer A, Mikolajczyk RT.
BMC Infect Dis. 2012 May 16;12(1):118.
Paper

 

South Africa
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Reduced risk of toxoplasma encephalitis in HIV-infected patients - a prospective study from
Gauteng, South Africa.

Hari KR, Modi MR, Mochan AH, Modi G.  

Int J STD AIDS.
2007 Aug;18(8):555-8.
Abstract
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Uganda

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 

Prevalence of latent and reactivated Toxoplasma gondii parasites in HIV-patients from Uganda.
Lindstrom I, Kaddu-Mulindwa DH, Kironde F, Lindh J.
Acta Trop. 2006 Dec 7;
Abstract


Asia
     

China

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 

The Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Chinese Population With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Jiang C, Li Z, Chen P, Chen L. 
Medicine
(Baltimore)
. 2015 Dec;94(50):e2274

Abstract

India

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Acute toxoplasmosis in nonstem cell transplant patients with haematological malignancies: a
 study from a regional cancer institute in South India.
Adurthi S, Sahoo T, Chakka K, et al 

Hematol Oncol. 2
008 May 27.

Abstract
 
National seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in India.
Dhumne M, Sengupta C, Kadival G, et al
J Parasitol. 2007 Dec;93(6):1520-1
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Outbreak of ocular toxoplasmosis in Coimbatore, India.
Palanisamy M, Madhavan B, Balasundaram MB,
Indian J Ophthalmol. 2006 Jun;54(2):129-31.
Paper
 

Japan
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
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Seroprevalence of IgG anti-toxoplasma antibodies in asymptomatic patients infected with human
immunodeficiency virus in Japan.

Naito T, Inui A, Kudo N, et al
 
Intern Med.
2007;46(14):1149-50.
Paper
 
Korea|
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis Detected by RDT in Residents near the DMZ (demilitarized zone) of Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, Korea.
Kim YH, Lee J, Kim YE, et al
Korean J Parasitol. 2017 Aug;55(4):385-389.\
Paper

Kyrgyzstan
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Kyrgyzstan: Seroprevalence, Risk Factor Analysis, and Estimate of Congenital and AIDS-Related
Toxoplasmosis.
Minbaeva G, Schweiger A, Bodosheva A, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2013 Feb;7(2):e2043. 
Paper

Malaysia

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Toxoplasmosis in HIV/AIDS Patients: A Current Situation.
Nissapatorn V, Lee C, Quek KF, et al
Jpn J Infect Dis. 2004 Aug;57(4):160-5
Abstract
 
Pakistan
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Cerebral toxoplasmosis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Naqi R, Azeemuddin M, Ahsan H. 
J Pak Med Assoc
. 2010 Apr;60(4):316-8.
Abstract

Europe
     

Austria
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Blind periods" in screening for toxoplasmosis in pregnancy in Austria - a debate.
Sagel U, Krämer A, Mikolajczyk RT.
BMC Infect Dis. 2012 May 16;12(1):118.
Paper

Czech Republic
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Impaired health status and increased incidence of diseases in Toxoplasma-seropositive subjects - an explorative cross-sectional study.
Flegr J, Escudero DQ.
Parasitology. 2016 Oct 10:1-16.
Abstract

Incidence, immunological and clinical characteristics of reactivation of latent Toxoplasma gondii infection in HIV-infected patients
Kodym P, Malý M, Beran O, et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2014 May 22:1-8.
Abstract

Incidence and clinical and immunological characteristics of primary Toxoplasma gondii infection in HIV-infected patients.
Machala L, Malý M, Beran O,  et al
Int J Infect Dis. 2013 May 10
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Increased incidence of traffic accidents in Toxoplasma-infected military drivers and
protective effect RhD molecule revealed by a large-scale prospective cohort study.

F
legr J, Klose J, Novotná M, et al 
BMC Infect Dis. 2009 May 26;9:72
Paper

New and old risk-factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection: prospective cross-sectional study
among military personnel in the Czech Republic.

Kolbekova P, Kourbatova E, Novotna M, et al
Clin Microbiol Infect. 2007 Jul 6;
Abstract

   
  Gender differences in behavioural changes induced by latent toxoplasmosis.
Lindova J, Novotna M, Havlicek  
J Int J Parasitol. 2006 Aug 31;
Abstract
 

Denmark
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Seroprevalence of human toxocariasis in Denmark.
Stensvold CR, Skov J, Mřller LN, et al 
Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2009 Jul 29.
Abstract

France
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Clinical features and outcomes in patients with disseminated toxoplasmosis admitted to intensive care: a multicenter study.
Schmidt M, Sonneville R, Schnell D,
Clin Infect Dis
.
2013 Aug 30.

Abstract
An innovative survey underlining the significant level of contamination by Toxoplasma gondii of
ovine meat consumed in France.
Halos L, Thébault A, Aubert D, Thomas M,  et al
Int J Parasitol
. 2010 Feb;40(2):193-200.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Toxoplasma seroprevalence in a rural population in France: detection of a household effect.
Gilot Fromont E, Riche B, Rabilloud M.
BMC Infect Dis. 2009 May 28;9(1):76
Paper

Germany
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Toxoplasma gondii impairs memory in infected seniors.
Gajewski PD, Falkenstein M, Hengstler JG, Golka K.
Brain Behav Immun. 2013 Dec 6
Abstract
 
   
Italy
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Toxoplasma infection in individuals in central Italy: does a gender-linked risk exist?
Pinto B, Mattei R, Moscato GA,  
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2016 Dec 10.

Abstract
 

Portugal

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries |

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in the Portuguese population: comparison of three cross-sectional studies spanning three decades.
Gargaté MJ, Ferreira I, Vilares A,  et al

BMJ Open
.
2016 Oct 5;6(10):e0116
Paper

Sweden
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Toxoplasmosis in immunocompromized patients.
Edvinsson B, Lappalainen M, Anttila VJ, et al
Scand J Infect Dis. 2009 Feb 19:1-4
Abstract

Turkey
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii in female farmworkers of southeastern Turkey
Yentur Doni N, Simsek Z, Gurses G,  et al
J Infect Dev Ctries. 2015 Jan 15;9(1):87
Paper

Isolation of Toxoplasma gondii strains similar to Africa 1 Genotype in Turkey.
Döşkaya M, Caner A, Ajzenberg D, et al
Parasitol Int. 2013 Jun 27
Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in women from Sanliurfa, a province with a high raw
meatball consumption

Tekay F, Ozbek E. 

Turkiye Parazitol Derg.
2007;31(3):176-9.
Paper


Latin America/Caribbean
     

Brazil

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Elevated Toxoplasma gondii Infection Rates for Retinas from Eye Banks, Southern Brazil.
Commodaro AG, Chiasson M, Sundar N, et al
 
Emerg Infect D
is
. 2016 Apr;22(4):691-3.
Paper

Evaluating the presence of Toxoplasma gondii in peripheral blood of patients with diverse forms of uveitis.
Belfort RN, Isenberg J, Fernandes BF, et al

Int Ophthalmol
. 2016 Mar 14.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Seroepidemiological analysis of toxoplasmosis in college students
Rodrigues JP, Frei F, Navarro IT, et aj
J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis. 2015 Jan 5;21(1):1.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Features to validate cerebral toxoplasmosis.
Correia Cda C, Melo HR, Costa VM, Brainer AM.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2013
Paper

IgG4 specific to Toxoplasma gondii excretory/secretory antigens in serum and/or cerebrospinal fluid support the cerebral toxoplasmosis diagnosis in HIV-infected patients.
Meira CS, Vidal JE, Costa-Silva TA, et al
J Immunol Methods
. 2013 Jun 26
Abstract

Evaluation of seroepidemiological toxoplasmosis in HIV/AIDS patients in the south of Brazil.
Xavier GA, Cademartori BG, Cunha Filho NA, Farias NA.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2013 Feb;55(1):25-30.
Abstract

Hyponatremia, acute kidney injury, and mortality in HIV-related toxoplasmic encephalitis.
Libório AB, Silva Jr GB, Silva CG,  et al
Braz J Infect Dis
. 2012 Nov 9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Nephrotic syndrome associated with toxoplasmosis: report of seven cases.
Toporovski J, Romano S, Hartmann S, et al  
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2012 Apr;54(2):61-4.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Morphological changes in the digestive system of 93 human immunodeficiency virus positive patients:
an autopsy study.

Guimarăes LC, Silva AC, Micheletti AM, et al
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2012 Apr;54(2):89-94
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Contributions to the history of ocular toxoplasmosis in Southern Brazil.
Melamed J.

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2009 Mar;104(2):358-63.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Acute acquired toxoplasmosis: clinical-laboratorial aspects and ophthalmologic evaluation in a cohort of
immunocompetent patients.
Neves ES, Bicudo LN, Curi AL, et al  
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
. 2009 Mar;104(2):393-6.
Paper

Toxoplasma gondii: Genotyping of strains from Brazilian AIDS patients with cerebral
toxoplasmosis by multilocus PCR-RFLP markers
.
Ferreira IM, Vidal JE, Costa-Silva TA, et al
Exp Parasitol. 2007 Aug 19;
Abstract
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Seroepidemiology and occupational and environmental variables for leptospirosis, brucellosis
and toxoplasmosis in slaughterhouse workers in the Parana State. Brazil,
Brazil.Goncalves DD, Teles PS, dos Reis CR, et al  |
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2006 May-Jun;48(3):135-40.
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in a low-income community in the Sao Paulo municipality, SP, Brazil.
Francisco Fde M, de Souza SL, Gennari SM, et al 

Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2006 May-Jun;48(3):167-70.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Recently Acquired Toxoplasma gondii Infection, Brazil.
Jones JL.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Apr;12(4):582-7.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Highly Endemic, Waterborne Toxoplasmosis in North Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Bahia-Oliveira LMG, Jones JL, Azevedo-Silva J, et al

Emerg Infect Dis
Vol. 9, No. 1;8. Jan 2003
Paper

Columbia

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in cats from Colombia, South America and genetic
characterization of T. gondii isolates.
Dubey JP, Su C, Cortes JA, Sundar N, et al
 
Vet Parasitol. 2006 Jun 21;
Abstract

 
French Guiana

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Severe acquired toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent adult patients in French
Guiana.
Carme B, Bissuel F, Ajzenberg D, et al.

Clin Microbiol
2002 Nov;40(11):4037-44
Abstract
 
Haiti          

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
  Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma in a coastal region of Haiti: multiplex bead assay detection of immunoglobulin G antibodies that recognize the SAG2A antigen.
Priest JW, Moss DM, Arnold BF,  et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2015 Feb;143(3):618-30.
Abstract

Mexico

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Presence of Toxoplasma gondii in Drinking Water from an Endemic Region in Southern Mexico.
Hernandez-Cortazar IB, Acosta-Viana KY,  et al
Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2017 Apr 17
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in Female Sex Workers: A Case-Control Study.

Alvarado-Esquivel C, Sánchez-Anguiano LF, et al
Eur J Microbiol Immunol
(Bp)
. 2015 Nov 4;5(4):285-92.
Paper

Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Patients with Vision and
Hearing Impairments, Cancer, HIV, or Undergoing Hemodialysis in Durango,
Mexico.
Alvarado-Esquivel C, Liesenfeld O, Torres-Castorena A, et al
J Parasitol
. 2010 Jun;96(3):505-8
Abstract

FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii infection in psychiatric inpatients in a northern
Mexican city.
Alvarado-Esquivel C, Alanis-Quinones OP, Arreola-Valenzuela MA, et al
 
BMC Infect Dis.
2006 Dec 19;6(1):178
Paper
 

Peru

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   

  Disseminated toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent patient from Peruvian Amazon.
Nunura J, Vásquez T, Endo S,
et al
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2010 Apr;52(2):107-10.

Abstract

Venezuela
 

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Seroepidemiology of toxoplasmosis in women of childbearing age from a marginal community of
Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Diaz-Suárez O, Estevez J.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2009 Jan-Feb;51(1):13-7.
Abstract


Middle East
     

Iran
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Toxoplasmosis seroprevalence in Iranian women and risk factors of the disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mizani A, Alipour A, Sharif M, et al 
Trop Med Health. 2017 Apr 12;45:7
Abstract

High Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Antibody in HIV/AIDS Individuals from North of Iran.
Rahimi MT, Mahdavi SA, Javadian B,  et al
Iran J Parasitol. 2015 Oct-Dec;10(4):584-9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised patients in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ahmadpour E, Daryani A, Sharif M,  et al
J Infect Dev Ctries. 2014 Dec 15;8(12):1503-10.
Paper

Comparative study on toxoplasma serology among HIV positive and HIV negative illicit drug users in Ahvaz, Iran.
Alavi SM, Jamshidian R, Salmanzadeh S.
Caspian J Intern Med. 2013 Fall;4(4):781-784.
Abstract

Israel
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii infection in the Israeli population.
Markovich MP, Shohat T, Riklis I, et al 
Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Apr 15:1-7.
Abstract

North America
     

United States

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Latent Toxoplasma Infection and Higher Toxoplasma gondii Immunoglobulin G Levels Are Associated With Worse Neurocognitive Functioning in HIV-Infected Adults.
Bharti AR, McCutchan A, Deutsch R, et al

Clin Infect Dis
. 2016 Oct 28.
Abstract

Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence and genotype diversity in select wildlife species from the southeastern United States.
Gerhold RW, Sara
f P, Chapman A,et al
Parasit Vectors
. 2017 Oct 23;10(1):508
Abstract

Understanding Toxoplasmosis in the United States Through "Large Data" Analyses.
Lykins J, Wang K, Wheeler K,  et al

Clin Infect Dis
.
2016 Jun 26.
Abstract

Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence: 30-year trend in an HIV-infected US military cohort.
O'Bryan TA, Okulicz JF, Bradley WP,  et al
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2
015 Sep 11.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Interaction between Helicobacter pylori and Latent Toxoplasmosis and Demographic Variables on Cognitive Function in Young to Middle-Aged Adult
Gale SD, Erickson LD, Brown BL, Hedges DW.
PLoS One
. 2015 Jan 15;10(1):e0116874.
Paper

Immediate rather than delayed memory impairment in older adults with latent toxoplasmosis.
Mendy A, Vieira ER, Albatineh AN, Gasana
J.Brain Behav Immun. 2014 Dec 10.
Abstract

Seasonal variation of acute toxoplasmic lymphadenopathy in the United States.
Contopoulos-Ioannidis D, Talucod J, Maldonado Y, Montoya JG.
Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Nov 20:1-5
Abstract

"Latent" infection with Toxoplasma gondii: Association with trait aggression and impulsivity in healthy adults.
Cook TB, Brenner LA, Cloninger CR,  
J Psychiatr Res
. 2014 Sep 28. pii: S0022-3956(14)00286-6
Abstract

Survey of obstetrician-gynecologists in the United States about toxoplasmosis: 2012 update.
Davis SM, Anderson BL, Schulkin J,  et al
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014 Sep 10.
Abstract

Trends, Productivity Losses, and Associated Medical Conditions Among Toxoplasmosis Deaths in the United States, 2000-2010.
Cummings PL, Kuo T, Javanbakht M, Sorvillo F.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
. 2014 Sep 8
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTIClE
Neglected parasitic infections in the United States: toxoplasmosis.
Jones JL, Parise ME, Fiore AE.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
. 2014 May;90(5):794-9. |

Paper

Toxoplasmosis Hospitalizations in the United States, 2008, and Trends, 1993-2008.
Jones JL, Roberts JM.
Clin Infect Dis
. 2012 Jan 19.
Abstract

Acute primary toxoplasmosis in travelers returning from endemic countries.
Anand R, Jones CW, Ricks JH,
J Travel Med. 2012 Jan;19(1):57-60
Abstract

Toxoplasmosis in allo-SCT patients: risk factors and outcomes at a transplantation center
with a low incidence.
Mulanovich VE, Ahmed SI, Oztürk T,  et al  
Bone Marrow Transplant
. 2010 May 3
Abstract

Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in the United States.
Jones JL, Dargelas V, Roberts J, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Sep 15;49(6):878-84.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Toxoplasma gondii infection in the United States, 1999–2000.
Jones JL, Kruszon-Moran D, Wilson M.
 
Emerg Infect Di
s 2003 Nov
Paper
 

Prevalence and predictors of Toxoplasma seropositivity in women with and at risk for
human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Falusi O, French AL, Seaberg EC, et al.

Clin Infect Dis
2002 Dec 1;35(11):1414-7
Abstract
 

Russia/NIS
     

Russia
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Epidemiological and clinicoimmunological monitoring of toxoplasmosis in the Omsk Region
[No authors listed]
Med Parazitol (Mosk). 2008 Jan-Mar;(1):19-22
Abstract

Cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients
[No authors listed]
Ter Arkh. 2007;79(11):36-9
Abstract


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