The prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii specific IgG and IgM antibodies in blood donors in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates indicates a potential risk to recipients.

Uduman, S A; Mohamed, H N; Bener, A; Dar, F K

Uduman, S A; Mohamed, H N; Bener, A; Dar, F K.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-111713

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The results of a prospective cross-sectional study on the anti-toxoplasma IgG and IgM specific antibody profile among blood donors in Al Ain United Arab Emirates are presented. The overall infection rate was 34%. Based on IgM specific antibody positive rate, acute toxoplasmosis was evident among 3% of the blood donors studied. The theoretical implications of these findings are discussed.

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Adolescent; Adult; Animals; Antibodies, Protozoan/blood; Blood Donors; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulin G/blood; Immunoglobulin M/blood; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Toxoplasma/immunology; Toxoplasmosis/epidemiology; United Arab Emirates/epidemiology

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Toxoplasma / United Arab Emirates / Blood Donors / Female / Humans / Male / Immunoglobulin G / Immunoglobulin M / Antibodies, Protozoan / Toxoplasmosis Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 1998 Type: Article

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