The Possible Association Between Chronic Toxoplasmosis and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus In Women: A Case-Control Study
This study highlights a statistically significant association between chronic toxoplasmosis and T2DM. Women who were seropositive for chronic toxoplasmosis were more likely to have T2DM compared to seronegative individuals. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence suggesting a potential link between chronic infections and metabolic disorders. Further research is needed to establish causation, elucidate underlying mechanisms, and explore potential interventions to mitigate the risk of T2DM in individuals with chronic toxoplasmosis.
Authors
- Mohammed Khalil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4211-1011)
Institutions
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.79120
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.10