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Frequency of Sero-Positivity in Household Members of the Patients With Positive Toxoplasma Serology; [Frecuencia De Seropositividad En Los Miembros De Hogares De Pacientes Con Serologia Positiva Para Toxoplasma] Pubmed



Yazdani MR1 ; Mehrabi Z1 ; Ataei B1 ; Ghahfarokhi AB2 ; Moslemi R3 ; Pourahmad M4
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Source: Revista Espanola de Quimioterapia Published:2018


Abstract

Introduction. Toxoplasma gondii is cause of a wide variety of infections in human. The aim of this study was; to evaluate the frequency of sero-positivity of the members in a family with a positive serologic person. Methods. A case-control study with 170 enrolled units which was conducted in Iran in 2017. The units were settled into two group: I: the family members of seropositive individuals and II: the family members of seronegative individuals. The level of IgG and IgM anti-toxoplasma antibodies were evaluated by ELISA qualitative manner in both groups. Results. Frequency of individuals with positive serology was 52.9% and 34.1% in group I and II, respectively (P value = 0.01). Conclusion. Clusters of toxoplasma infection would be an event in the family members. Therefore evaluation of the family members (especially high risk persons) of a patient may be necessary. © The Author 2018.
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