Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women.
J Infect Dev Ctries
; 18(1): 60-65, 2024 Jan 31.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite affecting a broad range of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Infection acquired during pregnancy can be transmitted to the fetus and leading to serious problems such as spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, or severe mental and/or physical handicaps in the child. The purpose of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma infection and related risk factors in pregnant woman.METHODOLOGY:
The study enrolled 1200 serum samples of pregnant women from February-November 2017. Then the samples were tested for the presence of anti-T. gondii antibodies (Ab) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.RESULTS:
Out of the 1200 samples, 381 (31.7%) and 41 (3.4%) subjects were positive for IgG and IgM Ab, respectively. Among the evaluated risk factors, the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma infection was not related to the occupation in a significant way. However significant relationship was observed with factors such as; contact with soil, cats, consumption of raw washed vegetables, and washed hands before meals.CONCLUSIONS:
According to the results, more than two-thirds of pregnant women are susceptible to Toxoplasma infection, hence training health care programs should be provided to prevent infection.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Toxoplasma
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Aborto Espontâneo
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Toxoplasmose
Limite:
Animals
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article