Seroprevalences of toxoplasma, malaria, rubella, cytomegalovirus, HIV and treponemal infections among pregnant women in Cotonou, Republic of Benin

Rodier, Marguerite; Berthonneau, J P; Bourgoin, A.; Giraudeau, G.; Agius, G.; Burucoa, Christophe; Hekpazo, A.; Jacquemin, J. L.

doi:10.1016/0001-706x(95)00087-u

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“…68(76.4%). Through the IgG estimation, our study has shown that maximum proportion of the tested patients have been pre exposed and acquired resistance to Rubella virus, which is in agreement with the corresponding rates of 93.3%(Ghazi et al2002) (5) 89.9%(Ustacelebi et al, 1986) (6) and 97.2%(Rodier et al, 1995) (7) As Rubella, CMV also is very significant in the miscarriage cases. Here CMV IgMSeroprevalence was (20%) which is quite high as compared to Hao Z.Y.…”

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Prevalence of Various Torch Infections Among Females of Reproductive Age Group

Kaur¹,

Oberoi²

2015

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OBJECTIVES:To check the prevalence of various Torch agents in females of reproductive age group coming to the Gynecology OPD. METHODS: This is a retrospective study carried out with the help of ELISA test kits. RESULTS: A total of 1545 patients were analyzed, Seropositivity of toxoplasma gondii IgM was 2.73% IgG5.75%, rubella IgM-5.66% IgG-76.40%. CMV IgM-19.91% IgG 34.905%, HSV IgM-24.84% IgG-45.801%. CONCLUSIONS: The highest prevalence seen was of Rubella IgG. Through the IgG estimation, our study has shown that maximum proportion of the tested patients has been pre exposed and acquired resistance to rubella virus.

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Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Prevalence of Various Torch Infections Among Females of Reproductive Age Group

Kaur¹,

Oberoi²

2015

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“…In this region, the seroprevalence rate ranged from 53.5 % in the Republic of Benin (Rodier et al 1995) to 92.5 % in Ghana (Ayi et al 2009). A lower prevalence rate was reported from Benin (30.0 %) (De Paschale et al 2014) and Burkina Faso (20.3 %) (Linguissi et al 2012).…”

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confidence: 91%

Sero-epidemiology and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Arab and African countries

Alsammani

2014

J Parasit Dis

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The epidemiology of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy is a major issue for public health. Primary infection in pregnant women can lead to serious sequelae. This review examined current sero-epidemiology and risks factor data for Toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women in Arab and African countries. A systematic electronic search of published literature was conducted. Data were extracted from relevant studies. Seropositivity is high in both regions. African countries have higher seropositivity than Arab countries due to differences in risk factors. Data on T. gondii infection in pregnancy are scant in many countries, especially where there is lack of political stability. Identified risk factors included eating raw meat, proximity with cats, undercooked food, and increasing maternal age. Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy in Arab and African countries is an underestimated health problem. Further research is needed. This report is a foundation for strategies and policies for intervention needed to combat the consequences of congenital toxoplasmosis.

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“…Because of the risk of damage to Central Nervous System and high morbidity in the patients, it is important to find out the prevalence of anti-toxoplasma antibodies in HIV/AIDS patients. [7], 28.5% in HIV woman in Benin [8], 53.6% in Guania, 40.2% in Senegal [9], 34.1% from pregnant woman in Sudan [10]. In one study by Sucilathangam G et al, showed seropositivity of toxoplasmosis in HIV positive patients was found to be 15 % based on IgG ELISA and it was found to be highly sensitive (90%) and specific (100%) in detecting toxoplasmosis [11].…”

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confidence: 99%