Congenital toxoplasmosis in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: some epidemiological problems.

Congenital toxoplasmosis in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: some epidemiological problems.

It has been suggested that congenital toxoplasmosis could be prevented by antenatal serological screening, followed by treatment or by termination of pregnancy if infection occurs. The only study of the incidence of congenital toxoplasmosis in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland took place more than 10 years ago. To obtain more recent figures laboratory reports of cases occurring from 1975 to ...

Toxoplasmosis in Northern Ireland 1982-83

During 1982-83, 1161 sera were examined for the presence of haemagglutinating antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii. The Indirect Haemagglutination Test (IHAT) was positive in 416 (35.8%). Fourteen patients were judged to be suffering from acute acquired toxoplasmosis (active disease). In addition, 11 patients were also found to have glandular fever.

Epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis Disease in Humans in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, 2002–2014

Despite control efforts, Mycobacterium bovis incidence among cattle remains high in parts of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, attracting political and public health interest in potential spread from animals to humans. To determine incidence among humans and to identify associated factors, we conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of human M. bovis cases in England, Wales, and Northern I...

CREDIT AND HE QUALIFICATIONS uidelines for HE Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Black Caribbean adults with HIV in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: an emerging epidemic?

BACKGROUND HIV is now well established in the Caribbean, with prevalence in several countries being surpassed only by those of sub-Saharan Africa. Continuing inward migration from the Caribbean and a high incidence of some bacterial STIs among Britain's black Caribbean communities, suggests a considerable potential for HIV spread. METHODS Data from three national HIV/AIDS surveillance systems...