% (21 cases) of studied women (IgG+/IgM-) were immune to
toxoplasmosis and 53.94 %(41 cases) were susceptible to primary
Introduction: To determine seroprevalence and risks factors for
infection (IgG-/IgM-). Mean while acute toxoplasmosis (IgG+/
T. gondii in women with early miscarriage, Sera of 76 women were
IgM+) was 18.4 %( 14 cases) with one case (1.3%) confirme
analyzed infection by indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent
for recent infection as she had Tachyzoites on histopathology
assay (ELISA). Seropositive cases were further examined
study. On the basis of multivariate logistic regression, living in
histopathologically for evidence of Toxoplasma gondii organisms.
a rural area was found to be the only independent predictor of
Material and Methods: Demographic data were obtained from
toxoplasmosis (OR=3.800, CI= 1.100-10.813, p=0.034).
participants to gather information on risk factors.
Conclusion: The seroprevalence of T. gondii infection in women
Result and Discussion: Of 76 women with spontaneous abortion
with first trimester abortion in Qena governorate of Egypt is
screened for Toxoplasma-specific IgG and IgM antibodies with
high. Pregnant women living in rural area are at a higher risk
EL
, 35 were IgG seropositive, of which, 14 samples were
for acquiring infection during pregnancy. Antenatal screening
IgM seropositive. Therefore, seropositivity rates of 46.1% (95%
of pregnant women and educational program about risks for
CI: 35.1%, 57.3%), and 18.4% (95% CI: 10.89%, 28.32%) for
Toxoplasmosis in rural areas is needed
IgG and IgM, respectively were found. These indicate that, 27.6