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A seroepidemiological study on toxoplasmosis

V Luyasu1, A Robert, D Lissenko

  • 1Service de Biologie Clinique, Clinique Saint-Pierre, Ottignies, Bruxelles.

Acta Clinica Belgica
|January 1, 1997
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Toxoplasmosis prevalence was 50% in pregnant women and 67% in blood donors, increasing with age. The annual seroconversion rate for toxoplasmosis was 0.8% in pregnant women.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection, poses risks during pregnancy.
  • Understanding its prevalence and transmission is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and blood donors in Brabant Wallon and Southeast Brussels.
  • To analyze age- and sex-specific prevalence and seroconversion rates.

Main Methods:

  • Microparticle capture enzyme-immunoassay (MEIA) and direct agglutination assay (Toxo-Screen DA) were used.
  • Prevalence was assessed in 784 pregnant women and 1,839 blood donors.
  • IgG antibody titers and annual seroconversion rates were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • Overall toxoplasmosis prevalence was 50% in pregnant women and 67% in blood donors.
  • Prevalence increased with age in both groups.
  • The annual seroconversion rate was 0.8% in pregnant women and 0.2% in non-immune blood donors.

Conclusions:

  • Toxoplasmosis is highly prevalent in the studied populations, with significant age-related increases.
  • The findings highlight the importance of monitoring and prevention strategies, particularly for pregnant women.