Low Prevalence of Antibodies Against Toxoplasma gondii in Chinese Populations.

Abstract:

:Toxoplasma gondii has been found to infect almost all warm-blooded animals, including humans. In this study, a total of 3,275 human serum samples were collected from hospitals in five provinces of China. About 5.13% (168/3,275) (95% CI, 4.42-5.94) of the serum samples tested positive for T. gondii IgG antibody by a modified agglutination test (MAT) (cut-off: 1:20). Significant associations were detected between geographic location (OR = 1.763), age (OR = 3.072), infertility in women (OR = 2.4409) and T. gondii infection in humans (p < 0.05). To minimize infection, citizens need to be informed about the best practices for toxoplasmosis prevention, including eating well-cooked meat, drinking boiled water, washing vegetables and fruits, and being careful during contact with cats.

authors

Xin S,Su R,Jiang N,Zhang L,Yang Y

doi

10.3389/fcimb.2020.00302

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-06-23 00:00:00

pages

302

issn

2235-2988

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10

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