Title
Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and its associated factors among hospital and community populations in Lambayeque, Peru
Date Issued
01 January 2020
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Publisher(s)
Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Abstract
Introduction: Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with toxoplasmosis among pregnant women. Methods: We followed an analytical observational study. From July 2016 to June 2017, 218 pregnant women were selected. The infection was detected through serological dosage of anti-T.gondii Immunoglobulin(Ig) M and IgG antibodies. Results: The seroprevalence was 35.8%; the factors associated with infection were consumption of non-drinking water, residence in an urban area, and threatened abortion during the current pregnancy. Conclusions: The seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis among pregnant women is high. The risk factors are dependent on environmental determinants.
Volume
53
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Obstetricia, Ginecología Salud pública, Salud ambiental
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85082014106
PubMed ID
Source
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
ISSN of the container
00378682
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