Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in the Iranian pregnant women: A systematic review and meta -analysis

Detection of acute and chronic toxoplasmosis amongst multi-transfused thalassemia patients in southwest of Iran

“…The prevalence rate of toxoplasmosis in the southwest of Iran ranged from 21% to 47% in different groups [4][5][6]10,15]. Present survey is the first study to evaluate the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis amongst thalassemic patients in the southwest region of the country.…”

“…Toxoplasma is mostly asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals although it is considered as an opportunistic infectious agent in high risk groups which include: pregnant women, population, Iranian pregnant women and, immunocompromised patients is 39%, 41% and, 50%, respectively [3,5,10]. Based on recent studies, chronic toxoplasmosis may associated with autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders [11][12][13][14][15].…”

Prevalence of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Young Iranians: The CASPIAN III Study

“…Several studies in Iran and other countries have assessed the risk factors for toxoplasmosis; previous systematic review and meta-analysis studies in Iran, which were conducted on risk factors of toxoplasmosis in pregnant females and general population show that the place of residence and keeping pets were 2 significant risk factors of toxoplasmosis (21,35). In the general population, having direct contact with cats, consumption of uncooked meat and raw fruits or vegetables, low level of education, and living in rural areas were the main risk factors of toxoplasmosis (21).…”

Toxoplasma gondii: Are There any Implications for Routine Blood Screening?

“…Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular member of phylum Apicomplexa, which is the most prevalent parasitic infection in humans and many warm blooded animal species, involving one-third of the world population, specifically in developing countries with the prevalence rate varying between 30% and 60% (1)(2)(3). Toxoplasma gondii is considered as a transfusion-transmissible infection.…”

“…Toxoplasma gondii is considered as a transfusion-transmissible infection. In addition to blood-borne transmission, Toxoplasma could enter an intermediate host by food-borne (consuming raw meat), and zoonotic (ingesting oocysts shed by infected cats), congenital (mother to fetus) routes as well as organ transplantation (1,(3)(4)(5). Risk of transmission of toxoplasmosis by blood transfusion from seemingly asymptomatic and healthy individuals, who are carriers of infection, places an extra burden on the global population, especially where toxoplasmosis is more common.…”