Meta-analyis of the research has found a much higher risk of schizophrenia in individuals previously infected with

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Meta-analyses have found a significant association between previous infection with Toxoplasma gondii and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. This association is thought to be due to the ability of the parasite to manipulate dopamine signaling, which has been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. No significant associations have been found between schizophrenia and other viruses such as Bornavirus, Epstein-Barr virus or Herpes-simplex virus-2.

Meta-Analyis of the Research Has Found a Much Higher Risk