Screening for congenital toxoplasmosis in Brazil.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
;
1999 ; 30 Suppl 2(): 54
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-31266
ABSTRACT
Toxoplasmosis acquired at the end of the pregnancy can produce ocular and neurological sequelae. The detection of IgM anti-Toxoplasma gondii in dried blood spots of newborns is an important tool for early treatment and prevention. In this study we showed results of a pilot study about the prevalence of congenital toxoplasmosis in Brazil and concluded that this disease should be included in the menu of neonatal screening programs.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Toxoplasma
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Brazil
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Antibodies, Protozoan
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Toxoplasmosis, Congenital
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Prevalence
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Neonatal Screening
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Animals
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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