title: Is schizophrenia a viral or immunologic disorder?
abstract: The literature that schizophrenia may be a viral or immunologic disorder is reviewed. Although these hypotheses were formulated more than half a century ago, researchers have failed to establish clear evidence for their support. Nevertheless, epidemiologic issues addressed in this article provide impetus for further pursuit of research in this area.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: DeLisi
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Crow
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002143:Callitrichinae; D004671:Encephalitis, Arbovirus / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000009:adverse effects; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000097:blood; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000378:metabolism; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000502:physiology; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D012621:Seasons; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007136:Immunoglobulins; C010344:taraxein