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  • Toxoplasmosis is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding its prevalence and risk factors is crucial for effective intervention.

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  • To review and analyze toxoplasmosis rates in Panama and Colombia.
  • To identify risk factors associated with *Toxoplasma* infection.
  • To develop spatial models for targeted public health efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of existing data and sample sets from Panama and Colombia.
  • Development of screening maps, seroprevalence maps, and risk factor mathematical models.
  • Spatial epidemiological analysis to identify high-prevalence areas.

Main Results:

  • Seroprevalence estimates in Panama City ranged from 22% to 44%.
  • Higher *Toxoplasma* prevalence correlated with poverty and proximity to water sources.
  • Prenatal screening rates were inconsistent despite existing legislation.

Conclusions:

  • Spatial and mathematical models highlight specific regions benefiting from preventive campaigns.
  • Public health interventions should focus on areas with high seroprevalence and identified risk factors.
  • Addressing socioeconomic factors and environmental proximity is key to controlling toxoplasmosis.