Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 140-143
Original Research Article
Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Toxoplasmosis among Pregnant Women in the Region of Setif, Algeria
Kamel Sofia, Okba Faiza, Rihane Rania, Bounechada Mustapha, Bouharati Khaoula, Khenchouche Abdelhalim, Tedjar Lamri, Tamerni Omar
Published : Feb. 28, 2018
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis
infection in pregnant women in Setif region and to identify the main risk factors
involved. The different parameters were collected by direct interviews and using
standardized ELIFA technique for detecting the anti-toxoplasmic antibodies IgG /
IgM and determining the immunological status of this sample. Our results showed a
general lack of Toxoplasmosis awareness, a prevalence of 58% of seronegative
pregnant women and 42% of seropositive women they may have risks of
seroconversion as the case observed in our study. The statistical analysis confirmed
that the consumption of undercooked meat is the main factor of contamination. This
study has the advantage of setting up a serological monitoring of toxoplasmosis
according to a legal framework with the aim of detecting and servile seronegative
women, hence the importance of education and information in terms of prevention.