Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and its associated factors among hospital and community populations in Lambayeque, Peru
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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53: e20190164, 2020. tab
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Main subject:
Antibodies, Protozoan
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Toxoplasmosis
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Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Peru
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Peru
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Regional Hospital Lambayeque/PE
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Hospital Regional Lambayeque/PE
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Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo/PE
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Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola/PE
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