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Title: ANTIBODY TO TOXOPLASMA GONDII AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN MEDINA MUNAWARAH
Authors: M. Hafeez Ikram
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.
Country: Pakistan
Year: 1992
Volume: 42
Issue: 2
Language: English
Variations in the prevalence of antibody to toxoplasma gondii is reported from various countries (Hong Kong 9.8%, London 22%, New York 30%, Paris 84%)1-4 and from various cities in the same country(Jeddah 32%, Abha 51%)5. An area densely populated with cats is believed to be heavily contaminated with toxoplasma oocysts, leading to an increasing infection6. As MedinaMunawarah has a large number of cats, this survey was conducted to find the prevalence of antibody to toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women.
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