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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Asunto principal:
Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios
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Toxoplasmosis
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Complicaciones Parasitarias del Embarazo
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Embarazo
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Perú
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Perú
Institución/País de afiliación:
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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