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Objectives: Given its detrimental obstetric and congential sequelae, the detection of primary toxoplasmosis is most critical during pregnancy. This study aims to detect the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii [Toxoplasma gondii] among pregnant women who either have histories suggestive of toxoplasmosis or may be at risk
Methods: Serum samples of 150 pregnant women aged 18 -45 years were tested by the rapid Toxoplasma test [TOXO IgM/IgG test, InTec]. The results were further confirmed by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA] technique for IgM and IgG
Results: Serological results of toxoplasmosis seropositivity were statistically analyzed in light of the available epidemiological data. Thirty-two cases [21.3%] were IgG positive, and none was IgM positive, as shown by both tests
Conclusion: Significant relations were observed between seropositivity, maternal age and history of abortion, and probability of delivering a child with a congenital anomaly. Despite the lack of evidence of recent infection in this study, the high rates of T. gondii seropositivity among pregnant women signaled a threat of primary exposure during pregnancy