Seroprevalence of toxoplasma antibodies among pregnant women in Kermanshah

ABSTRACT

Sera from 495 pregnant women were examined for toxoplasma antibodies by indirect fluorescent antibody testing [IFAT]. Antibodies were positive in 32.7%. Seropositivity was not increased significantly with age but showed a statistically significant rise in accordance with frequency of parity, abortion and contact with cats. The high rate of seronegativity [67.3%] observed in pregnant women represents a high risk group for acquiring toxoplasma infection and also congenital toxoplasmosis