Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part I: Introduction and Overview.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Review building of programs to eliminate Toxoplasma infections.

Recent findings

Morbidity and mortality from toxoplasmosis led to programs in USA, Panama, and Colombia to facilitate understanding, treatment, prevention, and regional resources, incorporating student work.

Summary

Studies foundational for building recent, regional approaches/programs are reviewed. Introduction provides an overview/review of programs in Panamá, the United States, and other countries. High prevalence/risk of exposure led to laws mandating testing in gestation, reporting, and development of broad-based teaching materials about Toxoplasma. These were tested for efficacy as learning tools for high-school students, pregnant women, medical students, physicians,

SUBMITTER: Felin MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9395898 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature