High frequency of ocular toxoplasmosis in Quindio, Colombia and risk factors related to the infection.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the frequency of retinochoroidal lesions by ocular toxoplasmosis and their relationships with risk factors, in residents of two districts with high exposure to Toxoplasma, in Armenia-Quindío, Colombia.

Methods

Cross-sectional analyses of fundoscopy screening, serological tests, and questionnaires were performed to determine risk factors associated with ocular toxoplasmosis retinochoroidal lesions. Differences in proportions were analyzed using the chi-squared test.

Results

Of 161 individuals examined, 17 (10.5%) exhibited retinochoroidal scars suggestive of old inactive Toxoplasma gondii infection. All 17 individuals were seropositive for T. gondii antibodies. Consumption of bottled water was protective against T. gondii

SUBMITTER: Gomez-Marin JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8056222 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature