Higher perceived dominance in Toxoplasma infected men - a new evidence for role of increased level of testosterone in toxoplasmosis-associated changes in human behavior

Abstract

Men with latent toxoplasmosis were perceived as more dominant (p=0.009) and masculine (p=0.052).

Keywords

• human
• parasite
• masculinity
• male sexual-behavior
• 4th digit ratio
• latent toxoplasmosis
• salivary testosterone
• parasite toxoplasma
• personality-factors
• gender-differences
• decreased level
• novelty seeking
• gondii