Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part III: Epidemiology and Risk Factors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Review comprehensive data on rates of toxoplasmosis in Panama and Colombia.

Recent findings

Samples and data sets from Panama and Colombia, that facilitated estimates regarding seroprevalence of antibodies to Toxoplasma and risk factors, were reviewed.

Summary

Screening maps, seroprevalence maps, and risk factor mathematical models were devised based on these data. Studies in Ciudad de Panamá estimated seroprevalence at between 22 and 44%. Consistent relationships were found between higher prevalence rates and factors such as poverty and proximity to water sources. Prenatal screening rates for anti-Toxoplasma antibodies were variable, despite existence of a screening law. Heat maps showed a correlation between proximity to bodies of wat

SUBMITTER: Felin MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10516319 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature