Detection of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM Antibodies and Associated Risk Factors during Pregnancy in Southwest Iran | Zendy

Shahrzad Soltani | Zendy; Ali Dalir Ghaffari | Zendy; Mehdi Sagha Kahvaz | Zendy; Mohamad Sabaghan | Zendy; Marzieh Pashmforosh | Zendy; Masoud Foroutan | Zendy

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Detection of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM Antibodies and Associated Risk Factors during Pregnancy in Southwest Iran

Author(s) -

Shahrzad Soltani,

Ali Dalir Ghaffari,

Mehdi Sagha Kahvaz,

Mohamad Sabaghan,

Marzieh Pashmforosh,

Masoud Foroutan

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.656

H-Index - 48

eISSN - 1098-0997

pISSN - 1064-7449

DOI - 10.1155/2021/5547667

Subject(s) - seroprevalence , toxoplasma gondii , pregnancy , medicine , abortion , antibody , immunology , toxoplasmosis , obstetrics , biology , serology , genetics

Background This research was aimed at evaluating the seroprevalence of acute and chronic Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ) infection in pregnant women and related risk factors in southwest Iran.Methods In this cross-sectional study, eighty-eight pregnant women were included from October 2019 to December 2019. The presence of anti- T. gondii IgM and IgG antibodies was measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In addition, a questionnaire consisting of demographic information was completed for each subject.Results The overall seroprevalence of T. gondii infection was estimated to be 34.09% (30/88). Of these, 1 (1.13%) and 29 (32.95%) samples were found positive for IgM and IgG, respectively. Regarding the risk factors, the consumption of raw/undercooked meat ( P value = 0.007) and history of abortion ( P value = 0.017) were significantly associated with IgG seroprevalence in pregnant women.Conclusion The results showed that the pregnant women of southwest Iran might be moderately exposed to T. gondii . Since the risk of acute T. gondii infection in this susceptible group is very important, regular screening tests to diagnose the infection are recommended before pregnancy.

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