Impact of primary prevention on the incidence of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Survey of Obstetrician‐Gynecologists in the United StatesAbout Toxoplasmosis

“…This result is particularly encouraging insofar as several studies, although not carried out in the United States, have shown that primary prevention messages are associated with improvement in Toxoplasma-related health behaviors 23 and a reduction in the rates of acute T. gondii infection during pregnancy compared to historic controls [24][25][26] . Nearly all ACOG members responded that they provide verbal counseling to pregnant women, although 11% indicated that they also provide pamphlets.…”

Diagnosis and Management of Toxoplasmosis

“…Avoidance of the primary infection using educational tools targeting pregnant women has resulted in reducing rates of seroconversion among pregnant women by 60% [43,44]. It is recommended that educational measures be inserted into existing prenatal programs, visits, and classes.…”

“…Ultimately, it is the responsibility of health policy makers and physicians to educate both the pregnant woman and the woman who is attempting to conceive in regard to preventive measures. The need for these measures must be continually reinforced throughout pregnancy [43,44]. Box 1 lists the measures that can be taken in an attempt to prevent T gondii infection.…”

Prevalence of acute toxoplasmosis infection among 41,112 pregnant women and the mother-to-child transmission rate in a public hospital in South Brazil

“…In high risk areas, serological screening has been recommended to identify susceptible individuals in order to adopt primary preventive measures (Foulon et al 1988). Some reports have suggested that pregnant women diagnosed with acute toxoplasmosis should be treated as soon as possible to reduce the risk and severity of congenital infection , Gras et al 2005.…”