Toxoplasmosis seroprevalence in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Zahra Hosseininejad · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Mehdi Sharif · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Shahabeddin Sarvi · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Afsaneh Amouei · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Seyed Abdollah Hosseini · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Tooran Nayeri · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Davood Anvari

Abstract

Although toxoplasmosis could be considered as a potential risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, more and better quality studies are needed to determine the effect of T. gondii infection on induction or exacerbation of RA. Our study was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; code: CRD42017069384).

Topics & Keywords

Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 12, Issue 6, pp. e0006545-e0006545

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006545

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