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Summary
Toxoplasmin skin test positivity was higher in males than females in Kaduna. Female toxoplasmosis positivity increased with age, unlike in males, with a significant difference in older age groups.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Assesses Toxoplasmin skin test positivity in an urban population in Kaduna, Nigeria.
- Includes both male and female participants to evaluate demographic differences.
- Investigates the relationship between age and Toxoplasmin positivity.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence and demographic distribution of Toxoplasmin positivity in Kaduna.
- To compare Toxoplasmin positivity rates between males and females.
- To analyze the influence of age on Toxoplasmin positivity in different genders.
Summary:
- Toxoplasmin skin test positivity occurred more frequently in males than females.
- While male positivity did not significantly increase with age, female positivity showed a notable rise.
- A statistically significant difference in positivity was observed between the last two age groups in females.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis in the Kaduna urban population.
- Highlights potential gender-specific patterns in Toxoplasmosis exposure and immune response.
- Informs public health strategies for managing and preventing toxoplasmosis in the region.