مطالعه سرواپيدميولوژيك توكسوپلاسموز در خانمهاي 35-20 سال شهر تهران با متد IFA

Seroepidemiological study of toxoplasmosis among females between 20 - 35 years old with I.F.A method in Tehran

Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common parasitic infestations throughout the world which is particularly considered as an important infection during pregnancy. Toxoplasmosis involves both mother and fetus leading to early onset clinical manifestations as well as chronic complications. We are studied the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in young females between 20-35 years old. In order to one hundred human sera from different area in Tehran was collected and preserved in -20°C until indirect immuno-fluorescent assay to confirm or exclude infestation by toxoplasma Gondii. 31% of the specimen revealed positive immunoreaction indicating infestation and one of them suffered from chronic infestation, its complication. Given the high prevalence of infestation in our population. The seronegative pregnant females should strict hygenic cares. We suggest that individual are suffering from acute or chronic take infestation should use appropriate preventive actions to inhibit fertilization. Usage of immunosuppressives in seropositive healthy patients particularly during pregnancy is strongly prohibited.