Toxoplasmosis

Remington, Jack S.; McLeod, Rima; Wilson, Christopher; Desmonts, G

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4160-6400-8.00031-6

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“…However, it is important to take into consideration that a positive IgM result and/or low/intermediate avidity may influence the decision to start treatment. The treatment can be often unnecessary, as a result of an incorrect interpretation of serological results turning the treatment more dangerous than the parasite itself 4,10 .…”

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“…Congenital toxoplasmosis results mainly from primary maternal infection during pregnancy 3 , but can occasionally result from preconceptional infection or reactivation of latent infection in immunodeficient pregnant women, or even in immunocompetent women who were previously immune 4 . Transmission of T. gondii to the fetus can result in serious health problems including mental retardation, seizures, blindness and death.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant and postpartum women attended at public healthcare facilities in the City of Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Moura

Amendoeira

Bastos

et al. 2013

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction:To determine the prevalence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies among pregnant and postpartum women attended within the public healthcare system in Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, and to detect possible exposure factors associated with T. gondii infection in this population. Methods: IgM and IgG anti-T. gondii antibodies were investigated in 276 pregnant and 124 postpartum women by using the indirect immunofluorescence (IFAT) and immunoenzymatic assay (ELISA) techniques. The participants were selected by convenience sampling. All these 400 patients filled out a free and informed consent statement, answered an epidemiological questionnaire and were informed about the disease. Results: Among the 400 samples analyzed, 234 (58.5%) were reactive to IgG anti-T. gondii antibodies, according to the IFAT and/or ELISA assay. One pregnant woman was found to be reactive to IgM anti-T. gondii antibodies, with an intermediate IgG avidity test. Risk factor analysis showed that seropositivity was significantly associated (p<0.05) with age, contact with cats and presence of rodents at home. Through a logistic regression model, these associations were confirmed for age and contact with cats, while education at least of the high school level was found to be a protective factor. Conclusions: The prevalence rate of IgG anti-T. gondii antibodies in the City of Niterói was high and the risk factors for infection detected after multivariate analysis were: age over 30 years, contact with cats and education levels lower than university graduate level.

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Prevalence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant and postpartum women attended at public healthcare facilities in the City of Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Moura

Amendoeira

Bastos

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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…Las infecciones humanas pueden ocurrir fundamentalmente a través de tres rutas de transmisión: alimentaria (consumo de carne infectada por quistes tisulares), de animal a humano (ingestión de ooquistes liberados en las heces de gatos infectados) y de madre a feto (infección congénita, a través de la placenta durante el embarazo) 1 . Toxoplasma gondii puede también ser transmitido a través de transfusión sanguínea o trasplante de órganos de donantes infectados [5][6][7] . Una gran proporción de las infecciones adquiridas se relacionan a la ingestión de quistes en carnes crudas o mal cocidas y contactos con ooquistes esporulados en el ambiente 5 .…”

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“…Toxoplasma gondii puede también ser transmitido a través de transfusión sanguínea o trasplante de órganos de donantes infectados [5][6][7] . Una gran proporción de las infecciones adquiridas se relacionan a la ingestión de quistes en carnes crudas o mal cocidas y contactos con ooquistes esporulados en el ambiente 5 . La toxoplasmosis aguda en personas inmunocompetentes es generalmente auto-limitada.…”

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Aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos de la toxoplasmosis en pacientes que consultan por problemas de visión

Samudio

Acosta

Castillo

et al. 2015

Rev. chil. infectol.

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“…Particular risk factors are characterized by immunosuppression and pregnancy. Congenital toxoplasmosis may cause abortion, neonatal death or foetal abnormalities with detrimental consequences for the foetus [37]. It has been observed that the development of encephalitis due to T. gondii infection can occur in up to 40 percent of HIV infected patients [38].…”

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Challenges of the Control of Opportunistic Infections of Zoonotic Origin in HIV/AIDS Patients

Adesiji¹,

Oloke²

2015

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Abstract:The HIV/AIDS pandemic is associated with a number of opportunistic infections of immunocompromised person.Some of these infections are recognized zoonoses that are naturally transmitted between animals and humans. These may be directly transmitted by, animals or indirectly by contact with contaminated food and water. Interactions between animals and humans have a complex interplay and health care providers should be aware of the potential role of animals as reservoirs of infectious diseases for HIV infected patients. The most frequent pattern of infection is characterized either by direct contact with farm or wild animals and/or ingestion of their products. Immunomodulatory antibodies that enhance the immune system to promote the function of immune cells have great promise in preventing and treating opportunistic infections of zoonotic origin in HIV/AIDS patient.

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Toxoplasmosis

Cited by 84 publications

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Prevalence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant and postpartum women attended at public healthcare facilities in the City of Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Prevalence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant and postpartum women attended at public healthcare facilities in the City of Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos de la toxoplasmosis en pacientes que consultan por problemas de visión

Challenges of the Control of Opportunistic Infections of Zoonotic Origin in HIV/AIDS Patients

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