Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis between aborted ladies in Atbara district, Sudan
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2019-02-12
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
Abstract
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Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an oblige intracellular protozoan parasite
leading to toxoplasmosis in animals and humans. Principal maternal infection
with toxoplasmosis throughout pregnancy is frequently associated with vertical
transmission to the fetus. However it is not convinced whether Toxoplasma infection
can cause frequent abortion.
Justification: There is no formerly published data about the occurrence of
toxoplasmosis between aborted women in Atbara district.
Objectives: To recognize the Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis among aborted women
in Atbara district
Method: Cross sectional, descriptive study, 152 aborted women from Atbara district
were examined for anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies, three diagnostic techniques
were used (latex agglutination, ICT and ELISA).
Result: Generally the Seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma parasite between aborted
women according to the techniques used; 33.6 % by latex agglutination, 22.4 % by
ICT and 35.5 % by ELISA method.
Conclusion: The study conclude that there was high prevalence of toxoplasmosis
among the participants and indicated that ELISA is the best serological method for
detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection.