A study on the prevalence of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in Singapore.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1982 Dec; 13(4): 547-50
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-35608
ABSTRACT
The indirect fluorescence antibody technique has been employed to study the prevalence of toxoplasma antibodies in Singapore. 42.5% of clinically suspected cases of toxoplasmosis showed antibody titres. Of these, 17.5% had titres greater than or equal to 1.64. Malays and Indians have higher positive rates compared to the main ethnic group, the Chinese. Antibody titres are found in both males and females and span through the various age groups. The possible mode of transmission is discussed and the importance of congenital toxoplasmosis is indicated.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Singapore
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Hemagglutination Tests
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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China
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Toxoplasmosis
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1982
Type:
Article
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