From the Department of Parasitology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,
Abstract: (3712 Views)
Sera from 495 pregnant women were examined for toxoplasma antibodies by
indirect fluorescent antibody testing (IFAT). Antibodies were positive in 32.7%.
Seropositivity was not increased significantly with age but showed a statistically
significant rise in accordance with frequency of parity, abortion and contact with
cats.
The high rate of seronegativity (67.3%) observed in pregnant women represents
a high risk group for acquiring toxoplasma infection and also congenital toxoplasmosis.