Immuno-Endocrine and Inflammatory Modifications in Human Toxoplasmosis: Diagnostic and Predictive Value of Progesterone and Prostaglandin

Toxoplasma gondii is one of the world's most common parasitic infections, with well-known effects on the immune system but poorly understood effects on the endocrine system and inflammation. Emerging literature indicates that the parasite alters the hormonal balance of the host, which may play a role in the development of disease, inflammation and poor health outcomes. But the diagnostic and…