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Eskandarian A. Seroepidemiology of toxoplasmosis in admitted pregnant women in maternity ward of Kowsar teaching and cure center in Qazvin-2006. Iran J Med Microbiol 2009; 3 (2 and 3) :73-79
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Department of parasitology and mycology, faculty of medicine medical university of Isfahan Iran. , abeskan@yahoo.com
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Background and objectives: Seronegative women's fetuses are at high risk of congenital toxoplasmosis if the first mothers' infection occurs during pregnancy. We determined the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondiiin order to highlight the risk and also preventive measures for pregnant women whom admitted in maternity ward of Kowsar hospital in Qazvin.
Material and methods: 255 sera from pregnant women were examined for toxoplasma antibodies by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) for eight dilutions (1:20 to 1:6400). The necessary information including age, frequency of parity, abortion, contacts with cat, blood group (ABO system), Rh, source of water and the location of settlement ( urban/rural) weregathered in a prepared questionare. Chi-square and T-test were used for data analysis.
Results: Anti-toxoplasma antibodies with titre higher than 1:20 were detected in 160 samples (62.7%). Although, there was no significant statistical correlation between toxoplasma seropositivity and determined variables in present study (P>0.05).
Conclusion: in present study, 95 ( 37.3%) of women were seronegative whom potentially at risk of acquired acute toxoplasmosis in pregnancy meanwhile and possibilityof parasite transmission to their fetuses may led to congenital toxoplasmosis. They ought to learn some healthy and applicable methods to decrease the risk of toxoplasmosis.
Material and methods: 255 sera from pregnant women were examined for toxoplasma antibodies by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) for eight dilutions (1:20 to 1:6400). The necessary information including age, frequency of parity, abortion, contacts with cat, blood group (ABO system), Rh, source of water and the location of settlement ( urban/rural) weregathered in a prepared questionare. Chi-square and T-test were used for data analysis.
Results: Anti-toxoplasma antibodies with titre higher than 1:20 were detected in 160 samples (62.7%). Although, there was no significant statistical correlation between toxoplasma seropositivity and determined variables in present study (P>0.05).
Conclusion: in present study, 95 ( 37.3%) of women were seronegative whom potentially at risk of acquired acute toxoplasmosis in pregnancy meanwhile and possibilityof parasite transmission to their fetuses may led to congenital toxoplasmosis. They ought to learn some healthy and applicable methods to decrease the risk of toxoplasmosis.
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Medical Parasitology
Received: 2013/11/22 | Accepted: 2013/11/22 | ePublished: 2013/11/22
Received: 2013/11/22 | Accepted: 2013/11/22 | ePublished: 2013/11/22
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