Résumé
This study included 319 female students aged 15-25 years. Data about sociodemographic characteristics and habits were collected. Blood samples were taken and sera were separated and subjected to serological examination for the presence of Toxoplasma antibodies and specific immunoglobulin IgM. The results showed that the overall prevalence of toxoplasmosis was 37.0%. The rate of infection was higher among students aged < 20 years [37.9%]. Among the 124 students from rural localities, 50 [40.3%] were infected; while among the 146 from urban localities, 51 [34.9%] were infected. As regards habits, the rates of infection were 34.6% among students who consumed undercooked meat and 31.8% among students who did not consume undercooked meat. The difference is statistically significant [RR = 1.37]. Also, the infection rates were 35.5% among students where cats were present at their homes and 29.5% among those who drank raw milk. Immunoglobulin specific antibodies IgM were found in 22.9% of the positive cases