scholarly journals SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMOSIS IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT AVICENNA MILITARY HOSPITAL IN MARRAKESH

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (09) ◽  
pp. 266-273
Author(s):  
Ghita Zahlan ◽  
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El Mostafa El Mezouari ◽  
Redouane Moutaj ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Serological Test ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Modes Of Transmission

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii which can have serious consequences for the fetus in case of pergravidicseroconversion. The present work is analytical and descriptive complementary studies: prospective (1-09-2015 to 31-12-2015) and a retrospective study (01-01-2010 to 31-12-2014) performed in the service of Parasitology - Mycology Marrakesh.The seroprevalence of pregnant women immunized against toxoplasmosis in our study is 35%, including women from rural and illiterate are proven to be the most immune. The main risk factors for disease transmission are the lack of knowledge about toxoplasmosis, the modes of transmission and means of prevention, and the low level of hygiene. We also raised a blatant lack of regular serological monitoring in seronegative pregnant women who received only one serological test in 66%. The present study confirmed that more than half of pregnant women are not immunized against Toxoplasma gondii and deserve monthly monitoring for early detection of possible seroconversion and implement effective therapeutic management.

scholarly journals IMPORTÂNCIA DO RASTREAMENTO SOROLÓGICO DA TOXOPLASMOSE EM GESTANTES ATENDIDAS EM AMBULATÓRIO DE PRÉ-NATAL DE ALTO RISCO

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Sandra Trevisan Beck ◽  
Cristine Kolling Konopka ◽  
Felipe Polgati Diehl ◽  
Alexandre Kieslich da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Serological Test ◽  
Serological Screening ◽  
Igg Avidity ◽  
Avidity Test ◽  
Acute Toxoplasmosis

Estudo transversal, retrospectivo, de 408 gestantes imunocompetentes, atendidas em Ambulatório de Pré-Natal de Alto Risco, entre janeiro de 2005 a dezembro de 2006 para verificar a relevância da triagem sorológica da infecção por Toxoplasma gondii, nesta população. Foram analisados os perfis sorológicos, para pesquisa de anticorpos específicos IgM, IgG e avidez de IgG, através de métodos imunológicos ELFA® e MEIA®. Foram identificadas, 271 (66,42) imunes, 121 (29,6%) suscetíveis, seis (1,47%) com provável doença aguda e 10 (2,45%) casos com teste da avidez de IgG foi realizado após o quarto mês de gestação, além do tempo estabelecido como ideal para pesquisa deste parâmetro laboratorial. A realização do teste de avidez de IgG, em tempo adequado, permitiu definir um maior número de casos passiveis de tratamento. O encontro de 29,6% de gestantes suscetíveis à infecção por T. gondii mostrou a importância da triagem sorológica na prevenção de casos de toxoplasmose aguda .Palavras-chave: toxoplasmose; gestantes; IgG; IgM; cuidado pré-natal Transversal retrospective study of serological test to T. gondii infection for 408 immunocompetent pregnant women attended in The High Risk Prenatal Ambulatory, among January, 2005 to December, 2006 to determinate the importance of screening for Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection in this population. Serological profile for specific IgM, IgG and IgG avidity done by ELFA® e MEIA® methodology were analyzed. There were found 271(66,42%) out of 408 pregnant women immune to T.gondii infection, 41 (29,3%) susceptible, six (1,47%) with probable acute disease and ten (2,45%) with avidity test realized after the adequate period established like optimal for research. The accomplishment of the IgG avidity test during the correct time allows the detection of a higher number of acute diseases. The data for 29,6% of pregnant women susceptible to infection by T. gondii shows the importance of serological screening for toxoplasmosis in order to prevent cases of acute toxoplasmosis in the population studied.Keywords: Toxoplasmosis, Pregnant, IgG, IgM, Prenatal Care. 

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women from Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanata Bamba ◽  
Mamoudou Cissé ◽  
Ibrahim Sangaré ◽  
Adama Zida ◽  
Souleymane Ouattara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Bobo Dioulasso ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

Occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies and associated risk factors in women in selected districts of Punjab province, Pakistan

Parasitology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 147 (10) ◽  
pp. 1133-1139
Author(s):  
Shahzad Ali ◽  
Zona Amjad ◽  
Tahir Mahmood Khan ◽  
Abdul Maalik ◽  
Anam Iftikhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Congenital Toxoplasmosis ◽  
Sampling Location ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Binomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Punjab Province

AbstractToxoplasmosis is a parasitic zoonotic disease caused by Toxoplasma (T.) gondii. Limited data are available on the occurrence of T. gondii in women especially pregnant women in Pakistan. The present study aimed to determine the occurrence and risk factors associated with T. gondii in pregnant and non-pregnant women in Punjab Province, Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted and 593 samples were collected from pregnant (n = 293) and non-pregnant (n = 300) women of District Headquarter Hospitals of Chiniot, Faisalabad, Jhang and Okara, Pakistan. Data related to demographic parameters and risk factors were collected using a pretested questionnaire on blood sampling day. Serum samples were screened for antibodies (IgG) against T. gondii using ELISA. A univariant and binomial logistic regression was applied to estimate the association between seropositive and explanatory variables considering the 95% confidence interval. P value ⩽0.05 was considered statistically significant for all analysis. Out of 593, 44 (7.42%) women were seropositive for T. gondii IgG antibodies. Occupation, age, sampling location, socioeconomic status, contact with cat, pregnancy status and trimester of pregnancy were significantly associated with seropositivity for T. gondii antibodies. Location and trimester of pregnancy were identified as potential risk factors for T. gondii seropositivity based on binomial logistic regression. Toxoplasma gondii is prevalent in pregnant and non-pregnant women. Therefore, now a necessitated awareness is required to instruct the individuals about these infectious diseases (toxoplasmosis) and their control strategies to maintain the health of human population. Moreover, health awareness among public can help the minimization of T. gondii infection during pregnancy and subsequent risk of congenital toxoplasmosis.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized and Yirgalem General Hospitals, in Southern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Demissie Assegu Fenta
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Intrauterine Death ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Unpasteurized Milk ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
Undercooked Meat

Abstract Background Toxoplasmosis is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It is acquired by consumption of raw or undercooked meat containing tissue cyst, food or water contaminated with oocyst and congenital infection through the placenta leading to serious congenital abnormalities in the fetus like miscarriage, stillbirth, intrauterine death and neurologic defects. Therefore; this study was aimed to determine the prevalence of toxoplasmosis infection and its possible risk factors associated with pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Hawassa and Yiregalem Hospitals, Southern Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to May 2017. The study was done in antenatal care clinics of Hawassa and Yiregalem Hospitals in Southern, Ethiopia. Five hundred pregnant women were interviewed with a pretested structured questionnaire to collect risk factors and socio-demographic data. Blood samples were collected and serum was separated and tested for anti- Toxoplasma gondii antibodies using ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical software. The risk factors were tested for significance using Bivariate and multivariate analysis. P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The weighted prevalence of this study was 81.8% for the anti- Toxoplasma gondii antibody. Almost all participants (99.6%) had no information about the disease. A significant association was observed between seroprevalence and contact with domestic cats (OR = 1.206, 95% CI (1.627–2.206, P = 0.043), consumption of raw meat (OR = 0.848, 95% CI: 1.517–2.941, P = 0.019) and unpasteurized milk (OR = 0.871, 95% CI 1.531–2.221, P = 0.032). A significant association was not observed between seroprevalence and age, history of abortion, and blood transfusion. Conclusions The findings of this study demonstrated a relatively higher prevalence of seropositivity than studies reported from other countries. Existence of domestic cats at home, consumption of undercooked meat and unpasteurized milk were identified as risk factors for T. gondii infection. Therefore, a health education program to increase the mother’s knowledge about toxoplasmosis towards avoiding eating undercooked meat, contact with cats and consumption of unpasteurized milk during pregnancy is recommended. Furthermore, our results suggested that the implementation of newborn screening and follow-up testing can lead to reducing of toxoplasmosis associated complications.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Adwa district, northern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mebrahtu Teweldemedhin ◽  
Amaha Gebremichael ◽  
Gebretsadkan Geberkirstos ◽  
Haftom Hadush ◽  
Tuam Gebrewahid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Northern Ethiopia

scholarly journals Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity and risk factors in pregnant women followed up by the Family Health Strategy

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 338-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosiléia Marinho de Quadros ◽  
Gino Chaves da Rocha ◽  
Getúlio Romagna ◽  
Juliana Pellizzoni de Oliveira ◽  
Dadryhan Morghani Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Health Strategy

scholarly journals Detection of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM Antibodies and Associated Risk Factors during Pregnancy in Southwest Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shahrzad Soltani ◽  
Ali Dalir Ghaffari ◽  
Mehdi Sagha Kahvaz ◽  
Mohamad Sabaghan ◽  
Marzieh Pashmforosh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Southwest Iran

Background. This research was aimed at evaluating the seroprevalence of acute and chronic Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection in pregnant women and related risk factors in southwest Iran. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, eighty-eight pregnant women were included from October 2019 to December 2019. The presence of anti-T. gondii IgM and IgG antibodies was measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In addition, a questionnaire consisting of demographic information was completed for each subject. Results. The overall seroprevalence of T. gondii infection was estimated to be 34.09% (30/88). Of these, 1 (1.13%) and 29 (32.95%) samples were found positive for IgM and IgG, respectively. Regarding the risk factors, the consumption of raw/undercooked meat ( P value = 0.007) and history of abortion ( P value = 0.017) were significantly associated with IgG seroprevalence in pregnant women. Conclusion. The results showed that the pregnant women of southwest Iran might be moderately exposed to T. gondii. Since the risk of acute T. gondii infection in this susceptible group is very important, regular screening tests to diagnose the infection are recommended before pregnancy.

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