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valproic acid and Toxoplasmosis

valproic acid has been researched along with Toxoplasmosis in 5 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Toxoplasmosis: The acquired form of infection by Toxoplasma gondii in animals and man.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A treatment with valproic acid was started, obtaining control of the neurological disease."1.43Recurrent seizures during acute acquired toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent traveller returning from Africa. ( Bassetti, M; Beltrame, A; Buonfrate, D; Crichiutti, G; Meroni, V; Venturini, S, 2016)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ibrahim, I1
Tobar, S1
Fathi, W1
ElSayed, H1
Yassein, A1
Eissa, A1
Elsheshtawy, E1
Elboraei, H1
Shahda, M1
Elwasify, M1
Ibrahim, A1
Chen, K1
Wood, J1
Dickerson, F1
Yolken, RH1
El Chennawi, F1
Gur, R2
El Bahaey, W1
Nimgaonkar, V1
Mansour, H1
Enshaeieh, M1
Saadatnia, G1
Babaie, J1
Golkar, M1
Choopani, S1
Sayyah, M1
Fond, G1
Macgregor, A1
Tamouza, R1
Hamdani, N1
Meary, A1
Leboyer, M1
Dubremetz, JF1
Beltrame, A1
Venturini, S1
Crichiutti, G1
Meroni, V1
Buonfrate, D1
Bassetti, M1
Hernández, MA1
Valencia, ME1
Castillo, R1
Anciones, B1

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Toxoplasmosis

ArticleYear
Randomized controlled trial of adjunctive Valproate for cognitive remediation in early course schizophrenia.
    Journal of psychiatric research, 2019, Volume: 118

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Cognitive Dysfunction; Double-Blind Metho

2019

Other Studies

4 other studies available for valproic acid and Toxoplasmosis

ArticleYear
Valproic Acid Inhibits Chronic
    Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 2021, 09-17, Volume: 65, Issue:10

    Topics: Animals; Brain; Encephalitis; Humans; Mice; Toxoplasma; Toxoplasmosis; Toxoplasmosis, Animal; Valpro

2021
Comparative analysis of anti-toxoplasmic activity of antipsychotic drugs and valproate.
    European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience, 2014, Volume: 264, Issue:2

    Topics: Antiprotozoal Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; Male;

2014
Recurrent seizures during acute acquired toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent traveller returning from Africa.
    Infection, 2016, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Antibodies, Protozoan; Anticonvulsants; Antiprotozoal Agents; Epilepsy; Ethiopia; Humans

2016
[Sodium valproate in the treatment of choreoathetosis].
    Medicina clinica, 1988, Mar-26, Volume: 90, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Athetosis; Chorea; Humans; Male; Toxoplasmosis; Valproic Acid

1988