Coinfection of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Toxoplasma gondii impairs neurocognitive function and induces anxiety-like behavior in rats: a behavioral study
Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is a ubiquitous protozoan parasite that can infect a wide range of hosts, including humans and rodents. Dental plaque microbiota serves as the initiating factor in periodontal diseases, with Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gi…