By Electronics Tek
Discover how Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite commonly carried by cats, has been linked with schizophrenia and psychosis.
Discover why male participants who had owned a rodent-hunting cat during childhood showed an increased risk of having psychotic experiences in adulthood.
Find out why people who owned indoor-only cats during childhood (or no cat at all) did not show the same increased risk of schizophrenia
Understand why more research is needed to fully understand the link between Toxoplasma gondii, cat ownership, and schizophrenia
While owning a cat can bring joy and companionship, it's important to be aware of the potential risks, especially if the cat is allowed outside and known to hunt rodents.
More research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between Toxoplasma gondii, cat ownership, and mental health.