Author/Editor | Logar, J; Šoba, B; Premru-Sršen, T; Novak-Antolič, Ž | |
Title | Seasonal variations in acute toxoplasmosis in pregnant women in Slovenia | |
Type | članek | |
Source | Clin Microbiol Infect | |
Vol. and No. | Letnik 11, št. 10 | |
Publication year | 2005 | |
Volume | str. 852-5 | |
Language | eng | |
Abstract | Between December 1999 and December 2004, 40 081 pregnant women were examined for toxoplasmosis with Toxo-IgG, Toxo-IgM enzyme immunoassay. Women with positive results were then retested with the Toxo-IgG avidity assay for recent toxoplasmosis. Recent acute toxoplasmosis in pregnant women was found to be significantly more frequent (p < 0.01) during winter than summer. The incidence of acute toxoplasmosis during winter-spring was also significantly more frequent (p < 0.025) than summer-autumn. This phenomenon should be taken into account when formulating preventive measures for toxoplasmosis, especially for pregnant women. | |
Descriptors | TOXOPLASMOSIS PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS, INFECTIOUS SEASONS INCIDENCE IMMUNOENZYME TECHNIQUES SLOVENIA |