Title of article :
Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in mothers of infants with congenital toxoplasmosis: Implications for prenatal management and screening
Author/Authors :
Kenneth M. Boyer، نويسنده , , Ellen Holfels، نويسنده , , Nancy Roizen، نويسنده , , Charles Swisher، نويسنده , , Douglas Mack، نويسنده , , Jack Remington، نويسنده , , Shawn Withers، نويسنده , , Paul Meier، نويسنده , , Rima Mcleod، نويسنده , , the Toxoplasmosis Study Group، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages :
8
From page :
564
To page :
571
Abstract :
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine whether demographic characteristics, history of exposure to recognized transmission vehicles, or illness that was compatible with acute toxoplasmosis during gestation identified most mothers of infants with congenital toxoplasmosis. Study design Mothers of 131 infants and children who were referred to a national study of treatment for congenital toxoplasmosis were characterized demographically and questioned concerning exposure to recognized risk factors or illness. Results No broad demographic features identified populations that were at risk. Only 48% of mothers recognized epidemiologic risk factors (direct or indirect exposure to raw/undercooked meat or to cat excrement) or gestational illnesses that were compatible with acute acquired toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. Conclusion Maternal risk factors or compatible illnesses were recognized in retrospect by fewer than one half of North American mothers of infants with toxoplasmosis. Educational programs might have prevented acquisition of Toxoplasma gondii by those mothers who had clear exposure risks. However, only systematic serologic screening of all pregnant women at prenatal visits or of all newborn infants at birth would prevent or detect a higher proportion of these congenital infections.
Keywords :
CongenitaltoxoplasmosisToxoplasma gondiiMaternal screeningRisk factor
Journal title :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Serial Year :
2005
Journal title :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Record number :
644621
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