Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women from the State of Tocantins, Northern Brazil
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of infection by Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors in pregnant women in Tocantins, Northern Brazil were assessed. METHODS: Serological analysis was performed in 338 serum samples and an oral questionnaire was utilized to identify potential risk factors. RESULTS: Anti-IgG antibodies against T. gondii were detected in 71% (240/338) of the pregnant women. Prior contact with cats and meat handling were found to be associated with T. gondii infection. CONCLUSIONS: A considerable percentage (29%) of women living in the Tocantins area remain susceptible to infection by the T. gondii protozoon, representing a serious public health risk.
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Main Authors: | Rocha,Élvio Machado da, Lopes,Carlos Wilson Gomes, Ramos,Rafael Antonio Nascimento, Alves,Leucio Câmara |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT
2015
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822015000600773 |
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