Effects of cytokines and prolactin on the replication of Toxoplasma gondii in murine microglia

INTRODUCTION Toxoplasma gondii is an opportunistic, obligate intracellular protozoan found in the central nervous system (CNS) of the infected fetus [1] and of certain groups of immunocompromised patients, especially those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) [2]. The role of the somatic immune system in host defence against Toxoplasma gondii is well known. Human mononuclear phagocytes activated by interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) [...]