Serological status of childbearing-aged women for Toxoplasma gondii and cytomegalovirus in northern Kosovo and Metohija

Aritonović-Pribaković, Jelena; Katanic, Natasa; Radevic, Tatjana; Tasic, Mirjana Stojanovic; Kostić, Mirjana; Stolić, B.; Radulović, Aleksandra; Minic, Verica; Bojović, Ksenija; Katanić, Radoslav

doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0313-2017

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“…This study demonstrated the presence of T. gondii IgG antibodies in serum samples of 41.16% of women of childbearing age living in Arad county, a well-known endemic area of Romania. The seroprevalence was higher than that reported by other European investigators: 24.1% in Northern Kosovo and Metohija [22], 22.3% in Italy [5], 22% in Portugal [7], and 29.1% in Croatia [25]. The differences in seroprevalence of T. gondii IgG antibodies between countries can be explained by different nutritional habits, as well as sociodemographic and cultural factors [17,19].…”

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women of childbearing age in an endemic region of Romania, 2016–2018

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Toxoplasmosis is an important worldwide zoonosis caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This parasitic infection is often asymptomatic in immunocompetent people. However, if the infection occurs in pregnant women, it can have serious consequences for the foetus. In this study, we evaluated the seroprevalence of T. gondii in women of childbearing age in Arad County, Western Romania. Serum samples from 2626 women were analysed using a Siemens ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System. Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies were demonstrated in 1081 women (41%) and prevalence tended to increase with age, from 32% in women aged 15–19 years to 62% in women aged 40–45 years. There was a higher prevalence in rural areas (46%) than in urban areas (36%). This study provides new data on T. gondii seroprevalence in women of childbearing age from Western Romania.

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“…The overall seroprevalence of T. gondii IgG antibodies in Europe, in women of childbearing age, was estimated at 23% in 2014 [6]. Seroprevalence varies in different countries: 37% in France [14], 25.9% in Germany [27], 33% in Serbia [22], and 29.1% in Croatia [25].…”

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women of childbearing age in an endemic region of Romania, 2016–2018

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“…19 Also, the study from Kosovo among childbearing-aged women found CMV seroprevalence of 96.2%. 20 Recently, the study performed on pregnant women in Tuzla and Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina found high CMV seroprevalence of 93% and 92%, respectively. 21,22 In accordance to this, we could presume that CMV seroprevalence among paediatric population in Bosnia and Herzegovina would be same as in low SES and developing countries from Asia or Africa.…”

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The cytomegalovirus seroprevalence among children in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: A hospital cross-sectional study

Franjić

Karlovic

Rajič

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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“…Comparing the overall T. gondii seropositivity, the detected seroprevalence rate in Croatia (20.2%) was similar to the seroprevalence in Italy (20.9%, Palermo, 2012–2022) [ 18 ], Spain (21%, Albacete, 2006) [ 19 ], Poland (22.3%, 2018–2019) [ 20 ] and northern Kosovo and Metohija (24.1%, 2011–2012) [ 21 ]. Lower seropositivity was found in Serbia (12.7%, Belgrade, 2018–2019) [ 22 ], the United Kingdom (9.1%, Kent, 1999–2001; 17.32%, London, 2006–2008) [ 23 , 24 ] and in Turkey (14%, Karabük, 2008) [ 25 ], while higher seropositivity was found in France (31.3%, 2016) [ 26 ], Germany (39.5%, 2006–2018) [ 20 ], and the Netherlands (40.5%, 1995–1996) [ 27 ].…”

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Screening for TORCH Antibodies in Croatian Childbearing-Aged Women, 2014–2023

Vilibic-Cavlek,

Kolaric,

Belamaric

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TORCH infections usually result in mild maternal morbidity, but may cause severe congenital abnormalities. Therefore, it is important to detect maternal infections, monitor the fetus after the disease has been recognized, and define the seronegative women who are at risk of primary infection during pregnancy. From 2014 to 2023, serum samples from 1032 childbearing-aged and pregnant women (16–45 years) were tested for IgM/IgG antibodies to the most common TORCH pathogens: Toxoplasma gondii, rubella virus (RUBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2). The overall IgG seroprevalence rates were 20.1% for T. gondii, 91.3% for RUBV, 70.5% for CMV, 66.8% for HSV-1, and 3.5% for HSV-2. Only HSV-2 seroprevalence was age-related, with a significant progressive increase in seropositivity from 0% in those aged less than 26 years to 9.3% in those older than 40 years. The seroprevalence of T. gondii was higher in residents of suburban/rural areas than in residents of urban areas (27.4% vs. 17.1%). In addition, participants from continental regions were more often toxoplasma-seropositive than those from coastal regions (22.2% vs. 15.3%). HSV-1 seroprevalence was also higher in suburban/rural areas (71.7% vs. 64.7%). Obstetric history was not associated with TORCH seropositivity. Univariate and multivariate risk analysis showed that suburban/rural areas of residence and continental geographic regions were significant risk factors for T. gondii seroprevalence. Furthermore, suburban/rural area of residence was a significant risk factor for HSV-1 seroprevalence, while older age was a significant risk factor for HSV-2 seroprevalence. A declining trend in the seroprevalence of all TORCH pathogens was observed compared to previous Croatian studies (2005–2011). Similarly, the proportion of women simultaneously IgG-seropositive to two or three pathogens decreased over time. The maternal serology before pregnancy could potentially reduce the burden of congenital TORCH infections.

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Serological status of childbearing-aged women for Toxoplasma gondii and cytomegalovirus in northern Kosovo and Metohija

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women of childbearing age in an endemic region of Romania, 2016–2018

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women of childbearing age in an endemic region of Romania, 2016–2018

The cytomegalovirus seroprevalence among children in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: A hospital cross-sectional study

Screening for TORCH Antibodies in Croatian Childbearing-Aged Women, 2014–2023

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