<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>, Brazil

Gómez-Marín, Jorge Enrique

doi:10.3201/eid1303.060599

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“…Present findings confirm that water can be the most important source of T. gondii infections in our study region [ 36 ]. Chlorine treatment does not eliminate Toxoplasma oocysts from drinkable water, and we demonstrated a high frequency of Toxoplasma DNA in tap water from the same region of the present study [ 37 ].…”

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High frequency of ocular toxoplasmosis in Quindío, Colombia and risk factors related to the infection

Gómez‐Marín

Muñoz-Ortíz

Mejía-Oquendo

et al. 2021

Heliyon

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Objectives To determine the frequency of retinochoroidal lesions by ocular toxoplasmosis and their relationships with risk factors, in residents of two districts with high exposure to Toxoplasma, in Armenia-Quindío, Colombia. Methods Cross-sectional analyses of fundoscopy screening, serological tests, and questionnaires were performed to determine risk factors associated with ocular toxoplasmosis retinochoroidal lesions. Differences in proportions were analyzed using the chi-squared test. Results Of 161 individuals examined, 17 (10.5%) exhibited retinochoroidal scars suggestive of old inactive Toxoplasma gondii infection. All 17 individuals were seropositive for T. gondii antibodies. Consumption of bottled water was protective against T. gondii infection among individuals in this study. There were no specific epidemiological risk factors associated with ocular toxoplasmosis retinochoroidal lesions. Conclusion Ocular toxoplasmosis is an important cause of visual impairment in Armenia-Quindío, Colombia. The consumption of boiled or bottled water is a major preventive public health measure to reduce infection by T. gondii and the subsequent onset of OT.

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High frequency of ocular toxoplasmosis in Quindío, Colombia and risk factors related to the infection

Gómez‐Marín

Muñoz-Ortíz

Mejía-Oquendo

et al. 2021

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“…When public drinking water in Quindío was examined for Toxoplasma DNA, 60% of samples were positive 58 . This water contamination could explain upto 50% of the new cases and presents a significant, but solvable, challenge 59 . Waterborne outbreaks of T. gondii infection have been recognized in other South American countries and have resulted in mortality 4 .…”

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Global initiative for congenital toxoplasmosis: an observational and international comparative clinical analysis

Bissati

Levigne

Lykins

et al. 2018

Emerging Microbes & Infections

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Globally, congenital toxoplasmosis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and outbreaks of infection with T. gondii represent a significant, emerging public health burden, especially in the developing world. This parasite is a threat to public health. Disease often is not recognized and is inadequately managed. Herein, we analyze the status of congenital toxoplasmosis in Morocco, Colombia, the United States, and France. We identify the unique challenges faced by each nation in the implementation of optimal approaches to congenital toxoplasmosis as a public health problem. We suggest that developed and developing countries use a multipronged approach, modeling their public health management protocols after those in France. We conclude that education, screening, appropriate treatment, and the development of novel modalities will be required to intervene successfully in caring for individuals with this infection. Gestational screening has been demonstrated to be cost-effective, morbidity-sparing, and life-saving. Recognition of the value and promise of public health interventions to prevent human suffering from this emerging infection will facilitate better patient and societal outcomes.

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“…Regarding T. gondii, there is a high prevalence of 47% in the overall human population at the national level and 60% in the department of Quindío ( Cañón-Franco et al, 2014 ). Although T. gondii oocysts have been reported in treated water, with estimates that drinking water-related factors could explain up to 50% of toxoplasmosis infections in Colombia ( Gómez-Marín, 2007 ; López-Castillo et al, 2005 ; Triviño-Valencia et al, 2016 ), still no legislation exists to monitor this protozoon in aquatic matrices. No prior data exist on how contamination occurs at the source for drinking water in Colombian cities where human infection occurs.…”

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Detection of Giardia duodenalis and Toxoplasma gondii in soil and water samples in the Quindío River basin, Colombia

Pinto-Duarte

Hernández-Arango

Marin-Gallego

et al. 2022

Food and Waterborne Parasitology

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Toxoplasma gondii, Brazil

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

High frequency of ocular toxoplasmosis in Quindío, Colombia and risk factors related to the infection

High frequency of ocular toxoplasmosis in Quindío, Colombia and risk factors related to the infection

Global initiative for congenital toxoplasmosis: an observational and international comparative clinical analysis

Detection of Giardia duodenalis and Toxoplasma gondii in soil and water samples in the Quindío River basin, Colombia

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