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  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Infectious disease research
  • Mental health science

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  • Historical views of mental illness etiology have shifted from supernatural to biological models.
  • Modern understanding incorporates genetic, environmental, immune, and infectious factors.
  • Emerging evidence links microbial infections to a spectrum of mental health disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the association between microbes and mental illness.
  • To explore the historical context, pathophysiology, and clinical implications of this association.
  • To highlight the need for interdisciplinary approaches in research and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on microbes and mental illness.
  • Analysis of infectious agents implicated in various psychiatric conditions.
  • Examination of psychoimmunological and psychoneuroimmunological pathways.

Main Results:

  • Numerous microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, are associated with mental disorders.
  • Specific examples include *Aspergillus*, Borna disease virus, *Borrelia burgdorferi*, SARS-CoV-2, and *Toxoplasma gondii*.
  • The association extends to conditions like autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.

Conclusions:

  • The microbe-mental illness link is a significant area for further research.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing understanding and developing effective interventions.
  • Recognizing these associations can potentially reduce mental illness morbidity and mortality.