Low prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women in northeastern Thailand

J Parasitol. 2013 Feb;99(1):172-3. doi: 10.1645/GE-3222.1. Epub 2012 Jun 29.

Abstract

Toxoplasma gondii infection was studied in Khon Kaen, northeastern Thailand. Blood specimens were collected from 493 non-pregnant women between 2009 and 2012. Presence of antibodies to T. gondii was determined using the latex agglutination test (cutoff titer 1:32). Thirteen of 493 (2.6%) were found to be seropositive for T. gondii infection. There was no age dependence in the prevalence. The present study reporting a low prevalence of T. gondii infection in northeastern Thailand suggests that the traditional lifestyles and climatic environments may limit the emergence of toxoplasmosis in this region.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood*
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Latex Fixation Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Thailand / epidemiology
  • Toxoplasma / immunology*
  • Toxoplasmosis / epidemiology*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antibodies, Protozoan