scholarly journals Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii Infection among Pregnant Women in Northeast Iran

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1771-1773 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jalal Babaie ◽  
Samira Amiri ◽  
Ehsan Mostafavi ◽  
Nayereh Hassan ◽  
Peyman Lotfi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rural Environment ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
High Infection Rate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
High Infection ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection ◽  
Northeast Iran

ABSTRACTWe reportToxoplasmaIgG seroprevalence of 34.4% among 419 pregnant women in Mashhad, northeast Iran. Soil contact, living in rural environment, and level of education were associated with infection. The prevalence did not increase with age, suggesting high infection rate during childhood and adolescence.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women from Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanata Bamba ◽  
Mamoudou Cissé ◽  
Ibrahim Sangaré ◽  
Adama Zida ◽  
Souleymane Ouattara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Bobo Dioulasso ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

scholarly journals Research on intervention methods of nosocomial infection in neurosurgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Sung-Won Kim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Infection Rate ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Severe Trauma ◽  
High Infection Rate ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Bacterial Drug Resistance ◽  
High Infection

<p>The proportion of critically ill patients from neurosurgery wards in hospitals is significantly higher than that from other departments. These patients suffer from low immune. At the same time, because of the severe trauma after surgery and the complexity of pathogens in patients, antibiotics are frequently used. However, the of bacterial drug resistance is relatively high because of the particularity of hospitals, which is a major reason for the high infection rate of neurosurgery patients. Therefore, regarding to these risk factors, intervention measures should be actively explored in hospitals, so as to control the infection rate, reduce the possibility of infection in neurosurgery patients, improve the rehabilitation efficiency of patients, and reduce unnecessary suffering of patients caused by infection. This is also an effective means to improve the quality of hospital medical care. </p>

scholarly journals Prevalence of pica among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary facility in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Baffah Aminu ◽  
Alkali Mohammed ◽  
Bala Audu Muhammed ◽  
Toyin Abdulrazak ◽  
Aniobi Chinedu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Social Habits ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Unusual Symptoms

One of the unusual symptoms observed among pregnant women is the aversion for non-food substances like sand, clay and ice. Pica is a form of eating disorder characterised by these symptoms. It occurs commonly in children and among pregnant women. This study aims to determine the prevalence and associated factors for Pica among booked patients in our institution. A prospective study was conducted among pregnant women at booking aged 11-45 years at the ATB University teaching Hospital Bauchi between 1st February to 31st of July 2019. All pregnant women who gave their consent were interviewed using a pretested questionnaire. The biodata, risk factors for Pica, occurrence in childhood and other social habits were recorded. The result showed a prevalence rate of pica at 38.9% with a craving for ice (18.7%), sand (14.7%) and others (55.11%). Pica was observed more in the day time (afternoon and evening) and most women having pica had a low level of education. Even though the prevalence of Pica appeared low in our environment, adequate counselling and appropriate treatment of women with this condition should be given more priority.

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Outcomes of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes in a Cohort of 6968 Pregnant Women Prospectively Recruited

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damien Bouvier ◽  
Jean-Claude Forest ◽  
Loïc Blanchon ◽  
Emmanuel Bujold ◽  
Bruno Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Premature Rupture Of Membranes ◽  
Premature Rupture ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Preterm Premature Rupture ◽  
History Of

We revisited risk factors and outcomes related to the preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). A total of 7866 pregnant women were recruited during 5 years at their first prenatal visit to the perinatal clinic of the institution. We compared three groups (women without prematurity, women with spontaneous preterm labor with intact membranes (sPL with IM), women with PPROM) regarding 60 criteria about characteristics, lifestyle, medical, gynecological, obstetrical history of mothers, medication during pregnancy, events at delivery, and complications in neonates. Logistic regression analyses adjusting for potential confounding factors were used. Of the 6968 women selected, 189 (2.8%) presented a PPROM, and 225 (3.2%) an sPL with IM. The specific risk factors for PPROM were body mass index (BMI) <18.5 kg/m2 (adjusted odds ratio, aOR: 2.00 (1.09–3.67)), history of PPROM (aOR: 2.75 (1.19–6.36)), nulliparity (aOR: 2.52 (1.77–3.60)), gestational diabetes (aOR: 1.87 (1.16–2.99)), and low level of education (aOR: 2.39 (1.20–4.78)). The complications associated with PPROM were abruption placentae, cesarean, APGAR 5′ <4, birth weight <2500 g, stillbirth, neonatal jaundice, and hospitalization of mother and neonates. All these complications were also associated with sPL with IM. Our study confirms some of the risk factors of PPROM and highlights a new one: gestational diabetes. Outcomes of PPROM are related to prematurity.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in south western, Saudi Arabia

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona A. Almushait ◽  
Saad M. Bin Dajem ◽  
Nahla M. Elsherbiny ◽  
Mamdoh A. Eskandar ◽  
Tarik A. Al Azraqi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors of Toxoplasma gondii Infection among Pregnant Women in Hormozgan Province, South of Iran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedeh Zahra KHADEMI ◽  
Fatemeh GHAFFARIFAR ◽  
ABDOLHOSSEIN Dalimi ◽  
Parivash DAVOODIAN ◽  
Amir ABDOLI
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Congenital Toxoplasmosis ◽  
Elisa Test ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The People ◽  
Fetal Infection ◽  
History Of ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

Background: Toxoplasmosis can cause miscarriage or complications in the fetus. Diagnosis and treatment of this disease by anti-parasitic drugs especially in early pregnancy can help to prevent fetal infection and its complications. This study aimed to determine T. gondii infection in pregnant women, evaluate risk factors in the transmission of the disease and congenital toxoplasmosis. Methods: Overall, 360 sera of pregnant women from 5 cities in the Hormozgan Province in southern Iran with different climate were evaluated from 2015-2016 for T. gondii infection by using ELISA method and positive cases of IgM and IgG were tested again using Avidity IgG ELISA. All cases were evaluated according to climate, acute and chronic of toxoplasmosis, number of pregnancy and abortion, epidemiological factors and food habits. Results: Among 360 specimens T. gondii IgG + IgM antibodies were found positive in 0. 8% subjects and also 27% of samples had IgG seropositivity. A significant relationship was observed between age, sampling place, consumption of raw and half cooked meat, history of contact with cats, abortion history, number of children, and parity with IgG positive. In Avidity IgG ELISA test, 13 people with low avidity, 3 people with borderline avidity were reported. Conclusion: 72. 2% of the population had no antibody against the disease that this could be a warning to the people and requires education of preventive and prenatal care and routine screening of women at childbearing age.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in Trinidad and Tobago

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Ramsewak ◽  
Randall Gooding ◽  
Koteswaramma Ganta ◽  
Nadira Seepersadsingh ◽  
Abiodun A. Adesiyun
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and the associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in the middle belt of Ghana

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
DERRICK ADU MENSAH ◽  
Linda Batsa Debrah ◽  
Clement Evans Aryee ◽  
ALEXANDER YAW YAW DEBRAH
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Antibody Concentration ◽  
Ashanti Region ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background Exposure to Toxoplasma gondii infection is prevalent in up to 90% of the world’s population. Severe infections can be fatal and deforming in neonates. Cats serve as reservoirs for T. gondii infections. Even though many Ghanaians have cats as pets in their homes only few studies have been undertaken to assess the prevalence of the disease in Ghana. The objective of the study was to determine the seroprevalence of T. gondii infection and its associated risk factors among pregnant women seeking antenatal care at the Goaso Municipal Hospital, in Asunafo North District of the Ahafo Region and the St. Michael’s Catholic Mission Hospital in the Bosomtwe District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 266 (146 from Asunafo North District and 120 from Bosomtwe District) pregnant women who consented to participate in the study was undertaken. To gather information on associated risk factors, structured questionnaire was administered to the participants. In addition, 3 mls of venous blood was collected from each participant for anti-T. gondii IgG and anti-T. gondii IgM antibody analyses using ELISA. Results A total of 64.3% (171/266) of the study participant were positive for anti-T. gondii IgG and 26.3% (70/266) were positive for anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies. This signifies that 64.3% of the study population have been exposed to the infection and 26.3% were actively infected. There were no differences (P=0.383) between the overall T. gondii seroprevalences in the two Districts. There was a significant difference between antibody concentration levels and age in the Bosomtwe District in Ashanti Region. No association (OR<1) was found between the seroprevalences and the suspected risk factors assessed in this study. Conclusion The study showed that the seroprevalence of T. gondii among pregnant women visiting the two health facilities in the two Regions was higher compared to the 30%-65% reported as the global population infection status. This study provides baseline data for future studies in the other Districts and Regions in the country to ascertain the overall seroprevalence in Ghana.

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