Seroprevalence of toxoplasma antibody in pregnant women: Should we screen?
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SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA ANTIBODIES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN KERMAN SHAH
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 ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Ortadoğu Tıp Dergisi
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1309-3630,2548-0251
DOI: 10.21601/ortadogutipdergisi.510487