Toxoplasmosis Seroprevalence in Romanian Children
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The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Romanian children is currently unknown. A serological survey was undertaken to determine T. gondii infection among children from Western Romania. Serum samples of 441 children (aged 1–18 years) were screened for T. gondii immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M antibodies. The overall T. gondii seroprevalence was 16.6% and tended to increase with age. Seroprevalence was 18.4% in children from rural regions and 14.7% in those from urban regions. T. gondii antibodies were demonstrated in 19.5% of females and 13.3% of males. This report provided the first seroepidemiological data and evaluated the demographic risk factors regarding T. gondii infection in children from Western Romania. Our results may serve as a basis for a future prevention program for toxoplasmosis.
Male, Rural Population, Adolescent, Urban Population, Romania, Antibodies, Protozoan, Infant, Immunoglobulin M, Seroepidemiologic Studies, Child, Preschool, Immunoglobulin G, Humans, Female, Child, Toxoplasma, Toxoplasmosis
Male, Rural Population, Adolescent, Urban Population, Romania, Antibodies, Protozoan, Infant, Immunoglobulin M, Seroepidemiologic Studies, Child, Preschool, Immunoglobulin G, Humans, Female, Child, Toxoplasma, Toxoplasmosis
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