Review of toxoplasmosis in Malaysia.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
;
1991 Dec; 22 Suppl(): 102-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-34058
ABSTRACT
Various studies on toxoplasmosis in Malaysia have shown that specific antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii are common among Malaysians. Among the ethnic groups, the Malays have the highest prevalence rate followed by Indians, Orang Aslis (aborigines) and Chinese. Antibody is acquired early in life and increases with age. There is no significant difference in the prevalence rate between males and females. The disease is apparently more prevalent among rural dwellers and those in the lower socioeconomic group. It appears that the prevalence rate is also influenced by environmental conditions, occupation, diet and cultural habits. Studies with animals have shown the presence of antibody to T. gondii, but this does not seem to be the source of infection since Malaysians normally cook their meat well.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Toxoplasma
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Humans
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Antibodies, Protozoan
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Ethnicity
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Cats
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Sex Factors
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Toxoplasmosis
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Prevalence
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Age Factors
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
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