Mind Control Master: Toxoplasma's Life Cycle

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
134 Seiten
2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-22102-5 (ISBN)
26,59 inkl. MwSt
Toxoplasmosis, a widespread parasitic infection, affects up to a third of the world's population. Caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, it has a unique two-stage life cycle. Cats, the definitive hosts, harbor the sexual stage, shedding infectious oocysts in their feces. These oocysts can contaminate soil and be ingested by warm-blooded animals, including humans, initiating the asexual stage. In humans, a healthy immune system keeps the parasite dormant, often with no symptoms.However, toxoplasmosis can be serious for pregnant women and those with weakened immunity. It can cause miscarriage, birth defects, and eye problems. The parasite's ability to manipulate host behavior in rodents, possibly increasing their predation risk by cats, raises concerns about similar effects in humans. Understanding its global spread and complex life cycle is crucial for preventing its potentially devastating impact.

Professor Shiva, for your Parasitology course, I'd like to propose "Mind Control Master: Toxoplasma's Life Cycle." This book isn't your typical parasite text. It dives into the fascinating world of Toxoplasma gondii, a microscopic manipulator with a complex life cycle. We'll explore how this parasite infects warm-blooded animals, including humans, and delve into the science behind its potential to alter host behavior. The book meticulously dissects each stage of Toxoplasma's journey, from its formation in cats to its cunning methods of infecting other hosts. We'll analyze how it spreads and how it might impact the nervous system. But "Mind Control Master" goes beyond the creepy factor. It explores the evolutionary adaptations that allow Toxoplasma to thrive and the ongoing research on potential links between infection and neurological conditions. This book is a captivating read for anyone interested in parasites, public health, and the mysteries of their complex life cycles and potential effects on their hosts.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 7.5.2024
Verlagsort nathan park
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 234 mm
Gewicht 237 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Gesundheitswesen
Schlagworte Emerging infectious diseases • Evolutionary biology of parasite manipulation • How Toxoplasma infects humans and animals • Life stages and lifecycle of Toxoplasma • Medical and veterinary science resources on Toxoplasma • Neurological effects of Toxoplasma infection • Parasite-host interactions and behavior alteration • Parasitology textbooks and resources • The effects of Toxoplasma infection • The fascinating world of parasites • The one health approach to parasite control • The science behind mind control in parasites • Toxoplasma and manipulation of host behavior • Toxoplasma gondii parasite • Zoonotic diseases and public health
ISBN-10 3-384-22102-8 / 3384221028
ISBN-13 978-3-384-22102-5 / 9783384221025
Zustand Neuware
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