Toxoplasmosis

This study at the National Institutes of Health evaluates and treats people aged 3 and older with known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria, intestinal worms, and others. Participants receive standard medical care, not experimental treatments. The goal is to monito…

This study is testing a new finger prick device that can detect Toxoplasma infection from a drop of blood. Researchers will compare the device's results to a standard lab test in 210 adults, including pregnant women. The goal is to see if the finger prick test is accurate and eas…

This study aims to uncover genetic mutations or variations linked to uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,500 patients with uveitis (including infectious types) and analyze their DNA. The goal is to better understand what causes the …

This study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…

This study looks at 55 women who have a chronic (long-term) infection with the Toxoplasma parasite and also have a mental health condition like schizophrenia, depression, or bipolar disorder. Researchers want to see if tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood can help tell th…

This study looks back at medical records of 30 non-HIV patients with weakened immune systems who had toxoplasmosis, a brain infection. The goal is to understand how many are affected and how to better diagnose and treat them. Researchers will track survival rates to improve care …