Risk Factors Of Toxoplasmosis
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13. Epidemiological factors associated with seropositivity for toxoplasmosis in pregnant women from Gurupi, State of Tocantins, Brazil
Introduction Knowledge of the prevalence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii dissemination among pregnant women is relevant because the parasite can be spread from mother to infant. The objective of this study was to assess the epidemiology and risk factors of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women from Gurupi, State of Tocantins, Brazil, from February 2012 to
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2014-08
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14. Gestational toxoplasmosis in Paraná State, Brazil: prevalence of IgG antibodies and associated risk factors
The aim of the present study was to verify the association between seropositivity for IgG anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies and social, economic and environmental variables of pregnant women attending the public health centers of Paraná, Brazil. From January 2007 to July 2010, 2226 pregnant women were interviewed and detection of anti-T. gondii specific IgG
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2013-08
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15. Epidemiologia das principais doenças infecciosas de ovinos do município de Uberlândia, MG / Epidemiology of the main ovine infections diseases from Uberlândia county, MG
The aim of this study was to verify ovine health condition from Uberlândia county (MG), searching the prevalence of the main infections diseases that can reach ovine: leptospirosis, brucelosis (Brucella abortus and Brucella ovis), maedi-visna, Chamydophila spp., neosporosis and toxoplasmosis, associating these infections with risk factors. A total of 334 bl
Publicado em: 2010
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16. Ocular toxoplasmosis: the influence of patient age
The influence of patient age on various features of ocular toxoplasmosis has been a subject of study for many years. The age at which Toxoplasma gondii infection occurs in different populations is related to socioeconomic factors and studies suggest that ocular toxoplasmosis is a more severe disease at the extremes of age. The prevalence of ocular involvemen
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2009-03
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17. Host genetic and epigenetic factors in toxoplasmosis
Analysing human genetic variation provides a powerful tool in understanding risk factors for disease. Toxoplasma gondii acquired by the mother can be transmitted to the fetus. Infants with the most severe clinical signs in brain and eye are those infected early in pregnancy when fetal immunity is least well developed. Genetic analysis could provide unique in
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2009-03
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18. Factors associated with seropositivity for anti-Toxoplasma gondiiantibodies in pregnant women of Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between seropositivity for IgG and IgM anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies and socio-economic and environmental variables in pregnant women of Londrina, state of Paraná, Brazil. We interviewed 492 pregnant women, each of whom answered an epidemiological questionnaire, and collected blood samples for measureme
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2009-03
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19. Fatores associados à infecção com toxoplasma gondii em comunidade rural do Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais
This study aimed to analyze the relationship between spatial distribution, socioeconomic and demographic information with T. gondii infection in 651 individuals from a rural area of the Jequitinhonha municipality, Minas Gerais. Questionnaires were used to collect socioeconomic, demographic and Toxoplasmose risk factors information. The IgG levels were evalua
Publicado em: 2009
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20. Fatores associados á infecção por Toxoplasma gondii em gestantes atendidas nas unidades básicas de saúde do município de Rolândia, Paraná
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence against IgG and IgM anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in pregnant women attended in Health Basic Unities (UBS) in Rolândia city -Paraná-Brasil, and identify factors associated with infection by T. gondii. The prenatal screening program was implemented in the city in July 2007. 320 pregnant women were ev
Publicado em: 2009
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21. Environmental risk factors for canine toxoplasmosis in a deprived district of Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii that can infect a large variety of animals, including humans. The present study aimed to evaluate the frequency of anti-T.gondii antibodies in dogs from a peripheral district of Botucatu and to establish the association among some epidemiological variables in order to evaluate risk factors for
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases. Publicado em: 2008
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22. Prevalence and risk factors for human toxoplasmosis in a rural community
Toxoplasma gondii infection may lead to important pathological questions, especially in rural areas, where several sources of infection exist. Therefore, it is important to determine risk factors in order to establish adequate prophylactic measures. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors involved in human toxoplasmosis infection in
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases. Publicado em: 2008
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23. Estudo epidemiológico da Toxoplasmose em gestantes atendidas na Maternidade Escola Januário Cicco, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
Congenital Toxoplasmosis results in severe systemic disease. If mother is infected for the first time during gestation, she can infect the fetus causing substantial damage. However, relatively little is known about the seroprevalence and epidemiological and economic factors of Toxoplasmosis infection in pregnancy in the most state in northeastern Brazil and
Publicado em: 2008
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24. Triagem neonatal como estratégia para o diagnóstico e tratamento precoces da toxoplasmose congênita em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Toxoplasmosis is prevalent in Brazil and presents regional variations depending on the lifestyle of the population. Primary toxoplasma infection during pregnancy can lead to neurological and ocular sequelae in the child, detectable after birth or manifesting later during growth. The severity of Latin American infected childrens ocular impairment, especially
Publicado em: 2008