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Sardari M, Foroughi-Parvar F. Serum frequency of toxoplasmosis in pre-marriage women in Borujerd, Iran, in 2020. yafte 2025; 27 (3) :95-106
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Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran & Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Background: Toxoplasma gondii infection is a global health concern. Understanding the incidence of toxoplasmosis among pre-marriage women is crucial, as it may serve as an indicator for assessing the risks of miscarriage, fetal demise, pre-term delivery, and the occurrence of congenital toxoplasmosis.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in 2020, 385 serum samples (in an accessible way) were collected from volunteers who visited the pre-marriage laboratory in Borujerd. The samples were analyzed for the presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii using the ELISA method. The data were subsequently analyzed in SPSS software (version 16) employing Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests.
Results: Among 385 examined participants, 253 (65.7%) cases tested positive for anti-Toxoplasma IgG, while 8 (2.1%) subjects exhibited anti-Toxoplasma IgM. The highest prevalence of IgG antibodies was detected in females in the 21-30-year age group, accounting for 71.3% of cases. A statistically significant association was identified between the presence of anti-Toxoplasma IgG and age (P=0.001). Nonetheless, no significant correlations were observed between the other variables and the presence of anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The findings highlighted the notable prevalence of toxoplasmosis in the serum of the population examined in Borujerd. Special attention should be directed towards women who are preparing for marriage.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in 2020, 385 serum samples (in an accessible way) were collected from volunteers who visited the pre-marriage laboratory in Borujerd. The samples were analyzed for the presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii using the ELISA method. The data were subsequently analyzed in SPSS software (version 16) employing Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests.
Results: Among 385 examined participants, 253 (65.7%) cases tested positive for anti-Toxoplasma IgG, while 8 (2.1%) subjects exhibited anti-Toxoplasma IgM. The highest prevalence of IgG antibodies was detected in females in the 21-30-year age group, accounting for 71.3% of cases. A statistically significant association was identified between the presence of anti-Toxoplasma IgG and age (P=0.001). Nonetheless, no significant correlations were observed between the other variables and the presence of anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The findings highlighted the notable prevalence of toxoplasmosis in the serum of the population examined in Borujerd. Special attention should be directed towards women who are preparing for marriage.
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Received: 2024/11/13 | Accepted: 2025/06/20 | Published: 2025/10/2
Received: 2024/11/13 | Accepted: 2025/06/20 | Published: 2025/10/2
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