Serosurvey of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Homeless Persons of Sao Paulo City, Southeastern Brazil.

ABSTRACT: Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii has been extensively studied in a variety of different human populations. However, no study has focused on homeless populations. Accordingly, the present study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii antibodies and the risk factors associated in homeless persons from homeless shelter of São Paulo city, southeastern Brazil. In addition, anti-HIV antibodies and associated risk of T. gondii and HIV coinfection have been evaluated. Anti-T. gondii antibodies were detected by indirect fluorescent antibody test. In addition, anti-HIV levels were tested by chemiluminescence enzyme immunoassay, with positive samples confirmed by rapid immunoblot assay. Overall, IgG anti-T. gondii seropositivity was found in 43/120 (

SUBMITTER: Felipetto LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7674916 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature