Seroepidemiology of<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>infection in women from the North of Portugal in their childbearing years

Lopes, Ana Patrícia; Dubey, J. P.; Moutinho, Osvaldo; Gargaté, Maria João; Vilares, Anabela; Rodrigues, M.A.M.; Cardoso, Luı́s

doi:10.1017/s0950268811001658

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“…In Qatar, a study that examined seropositivity in the general population demonstrated a rate of 29.8 % (Abu-Madi et al 2010). In the other Arabs peninsula countries, seropositivity rates were lower, except for Kuwait (45.7 %) (Jones et al 2007;Mosti et al 2013;Flatt and Shetty 2013;Lopes et al 2012).…”

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Sero-epidemiology and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Arab and African countries

Alsammani

2014

J Parasit Dis

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The epidemiology of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy is a major issue for public health. Primary infection in pregnant women can lead to serious sequelae. This review examined current sero-epidemiology and risks factor data for Toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women in Arab and African countries. A systematic electronic search of published literature was conducted. Data were extracted from relevant studies. Seropositivity is high in both regions. African countries have higher seropositivity than Arab countries due to differences in risk factors. Data on T. gondii infection in pregnancy are scant in many countries, especially where there is lack of political stability. Identified risk factors included eating raw meat, proximity with cats, undercooked food, and increasing maternal age. Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy in Arab and African countries is an underestimated health problem. Further research is needed. This report is a foundation for strategies and policies for intervention needed to combat the consequences of congenital toxoplasmosis.

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Sero-epidemiology and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Arab and African countries

Alsammani

2014

J Parasit Dis

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“…These oocysts can survive in terrestrial and aquatic environments. The prevalence of toxoplasmosis in humans varies between 35% in southern and 70% in northern Portugal (Lopes et al, 2012). In a recent study, there were 11 cases of human congenital toxoplasmosis (CT) per 10,000 births, which means an estimate of 124 CT cases per year were found (Ângelo, 2003).…”

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Routine screening of harmful microorganisms in beach sands: Implications to public health

Sabino

Rodrigues

Costa

et al. 2014

Science of The Total Environment

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Beaches worldwide provide recreational opportunities to hundreds of millions of people and serve as important components of coastal economies. Beach water is often monitored for microbiological quality to detect the presence of indicators of human sewage contamination so as to prevent public health outbreaks associated with water contact. However, growing evidence suggests that beach sand can harbor microbes harmful to human health, often in concentrations greater than the beach water. Currently, there are no standards for monitoring, sampling, analyzing, or managing beach sand quality. In addition to indicator microbes, growing evidence has identified pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi in a variety of beach sands worldwide. The public health threat associated with these populations through direct and indirect contact is unknown because so little research has been conducted relating to health outcomes associated with sand quality. In this manuscript, we present the consensus findings of a workshop of experts convened in Lisbon, Portugal to discuss the current state of knowledge on beach sand microbiological quality and to develop suggestions for standardizing the evaluation of sand at coastal beaches. The expert group at the "Microareias 2012" workshop recommends that 1) beach sand should be screened for a variety of pathogens harmful to human health, and sand monitoring should then be initiated alongside regular water monitoring; 2) sampling and analysis protocols should be standardized to allow proper comparisons among beach locations; and 3) further studies are needed to estimate human health risk with exposure to contaminated beach sand. Much of the manuscript is focused on research specific to Portugal, but similar results have been found elsewhere, and the findings have worldwide implications.

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“…In pregnant women, the prevalence of infection might vary widely with levels ranging from less than 1% to 92% (6) (7) (8) .…”

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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women from the State of Tocantins, Northern Brazil

Rocha¹,

Lopes

Ramos

et al. 2015

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction:The prevalence of infection by Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors in pregnant women in Tocantins, Northern Brazil were assessed. Methods: Serological analysis was performed in 338 serum samples and an oral questionnaire was utilized to identify potential risk factors. Results: Anti-IgG antibodies against T. gondii were detected in 71% (240/338) of the pregnant women. Prior contact with cats and meat handling were found to be associated with T. gondii infection. Conclusions: A considerable percentage (29%) of women living in the Tocantins area remain susceptible to infection by the T. gondii protozoon, representing a serious public health risk.

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Seroepidemiology ofToxoplasma gondiiinfection in women from the North of Portugal in their childbearing years

Cited by 45 publications

References 24 publications

Sero-epidemiology and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Arab and African countries

Sero-epidemiology and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Arab and African countries

Routine screening of harmful microorganisms in beach sands: Implications to public health

Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women from the State of Tocantins, Northern Brazil

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