@article{MAKHILLIJTM20127419858,
title = {Sero-Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Humans in Khartoum State, Sudan},
journal = {International Journal of Tropical Medicine},
volume = {7},
number = {4},
pages = {143-150},
year = {2012},
issn = {1816-3319},
doi = {ijtmed.2012.143.150},
url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-3319&doi=ijtmed.2012.143.150},
author = {Khalil,Aziz and},
keywords = {Sero-epidemiology,toxoplasmosis,LAT,ISAGA,Sudan},
abstract = {Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most common parasites
that cause infection to human. The aim of this study was to conduct a sero-prevalence
survey of toxoplasmosis in several target groups. A total of 1146 serum samples
were collected and detected against Toxoplasma gondii antibodies using
LAT. Five hundred (out of 1146 cases) were positive cases giving prevalence
rate of (43.6%). High a prevalence was found among HIV patients (75%), aborters
(58.3%) and suspected cases (55.5%). More positive cases were detected by (LAT)
in age groups (26-30) years than other groups (p = 0.0001). Prevalence rate
by sex was found to be higher in females than males (p<0.05). Residence was
found to be significant in rural areas (p = 0.001). The relationship between
positive (LAT) and women who aborted was significant (p<0.05). Contact with
cats, eating raw meat and eating soil were significant to infection using (LAT)
(p = 0.0001, p = 0.0001 and p = 0.006), respectively. High prevalence of Toxoplasma
gondii was recorded in Khartoum State.}
}