Congenital toxoplasmosis: a serologic screening of 963 mothers and their children at birth

Int J Biol Res Pregnancy. 1981;2(3):117-22.

Abstract

An investigation carried out according to a predetermined serologic screening sought to evaluate the prevalence, level, and quality of fluorescent anti-Toxoplasma antibodies in a population sample of a certain district. The most important issues concern the risk of congenital toxoplasmosis for the above-mentioned subjects, the level of serotiter for expected risk, and the features of our screening protocol as regards thoroughness and the possibility of early diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antibodies / analysis*
  • Female
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin M / analysis
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Risk
  • Toxoplasma / immunology*
  • Toxoplasmosis / epidemiology*
  • Toxoplasmosis / immunology
  • Toxoplasmosis, Congenital / epidemiology*
  • Toxoplasmosis, Congenital / immunology

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Immunoglobulin M