Toxoplasma infection in pregnant women: a current status in Songklanagarind hospital, southern Thailand

Toxoplasma infection in pregnant women: a current status in Songklanagarind hospital, southern Thailand

Abstract Background Toxoplasmosis, being one of the TORCH’s infections in pregnant women, is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite. This parasitic infection in pregnancy congenitally causes severe outcomes to their fetus and newborn. This study aimed to determine...

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Main Authors: Hemah Andiappan, Veeranoot Nissapatorn, Nongyao Sawangjaroen, Waenurama Chemoh, Yee Ling Lau, Thulasi Kumar, Subashini Onichandran, Chitkasaem Suwanrath, Verapol Chandeying
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii
Seroprevalence
Risk factors
Pregnant women
Thailand
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-239

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