Toxoplasmosis and anti-Toxoplasma effects of medicinal plant extracts-A mini-review
10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.06.012
- Author:
Ibrahim AL NASR
1
;
Ibrahim AL NASR
2
;
Faiyaz AHMED
2
;
Vardharajula Venkata RAMAIAH
2
;
Fawaz PULLISHERY
3
;
Saeed EL-ASHRAM
4
;
Saeed EL-ASHRAM
5
Author Information
1. College of Science and Arts in Unaizah, Qassim University
2. College of Applied Health Sciences in Ar Rass, Qassim University
3. Department of Public Health Dentistry, Educare Institute of Dental Sciences
4. State Key Laboratory for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University
5. Kafr El-Sheikh University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Drug discovery;
Medicinal plants;
Toxoplasmosis
- From:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
2016;9(8):730-734
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Toxoplasmosis is a globally distributed parasitic protozoan disease, caused by Toxoplasma gondii. The infection can result in more severe symptoms with potentially life-threatening in case of immunocompromised individuals. Sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine are the two drugs used as a part of standard therapy for toxoplasmosis. Researchers have demonstrated the therapeutic effects of medicinal plants for toxoplasmosis, which can be used as an alternative to standard drug therapy with reduced side effects. Traditional herbal plants are used by people to cure a large number of parasitic disorders. This review provides new insights into various medicinal plants that are used traditionally for the treatment of toxoplasmosis and other parasitic infections, which can be useful as an alternative treatment option for Toxoplasma gondii infections.
