Author
Shahrzad Soltani
;
Hadi Moghaddam
;
Maghsoudi Fatemeh
;
Sanaz Tavakoli
Publication Date
1401-09
Subject
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, igg, igm, sero-epidemiologic studies, toxoplasma
Type
Periodical
Language
Persian
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
University of Toronto
Library Asset ID
ISSN: 1027-7595, EISSN: 1735-854X, DOI: 10.48305/jims.v40.i692.0843
Record ID
cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_8873f81a025d494595571417e83a2f70
Library Location
DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
Date
1401-09
Notes
Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate apicomplexan parasite and it is stated that one-third of the world population are seropositive for the antibodies against the parasite. The purpose of this study is to determine the sero-prevalence of anti-toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM antibodies in serums of patients referred to educational hospitals of Abadan, southwest Iran.Methods: In this cross sectional study, 252 serum samples referred to Taleghani and Beheshti hospitals were investigated in 2022. The serum of patients were evaluated for anti-toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM antibodies using ELISA. A questionnaire containing demographic information and risk factors related to Toxoplasma gondii infection was completed by each patient. P value under 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Findings: Among 252 evaluated serums, 100 cases (39.7%) and 7 cases (2.8%) had IgG and IgM antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii, the difference was statistically significant. The sero-prevalence of anti-toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM antibodies were significantly higher in patients’ serums who had contact with cats and dogs and who consumed under cooked meat.Conclusion: Considering the relatively high prevalence of anti-toxoplasma gondii immunoglobulin in the serum of patients referred to Abadan hospitals, more attention should be paid for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this high-risk group.
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