Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and its associated factors among hospital and community populations in Lambayeque, Peru

Silva-Díaz H.; Arriaga-Deza E.V.; Failoc-Rojas V.E.; Alarcón-Flores Y.R.; Rojas-Rojas S.Y.; Becerra-Gutiérrez L.K.; Mera-Villasis K.M.; Aguilar-Gamboa F.R.; Silva-García T. · Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (2020) · DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0164-2019

Resumen

Introduction: Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with toxoplasmosis among pregnant women. Methods: We followed an analytical observational study. From July 2016 to June 2017, 218 pregnant women were selected. The infection was detected through serological dosage of anti-T.gondii Immunoglobulin(Ig) M and IgG antibodies. Results: The seroprevalence was 35.8%; the factors associated with infection were consumption of non-drinking water, residence in an urban area, and threatened abortion during the current pregnancy. Conclusions: The seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis among pregnant women is high. The risk factors are dependent on environmental determinants.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo; Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola