The National Toxoplasma Survey. I. Prevalence by sex and age. Cuba, 1987

A national seroepidemiological survey was carried out to assess the prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies. 8863 samples taken in filter paper through the ELISA test were analyzed and 29.70% positivity was obtained. No significant differences were found regarding sex. Seropositivity increas...

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Published in:	Revista cubana de medicina tropical Vol. 45; no. 2; p. 146
Main Authors:	Machín Sánchez, R, Martínez Sánchez, R, Fachado Carbajales, A, Pividal Grana, J, Bravo González, J R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Cuba 1993
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Age Distribution Animals Antibodies, Protozoan - blood Child Child, Preschool Cuba - epidemiology Female Humans Infant Male Middle Aged Prevalence Seroepidemiologic Studies Sex Distribution Toxoplasma - immunology Toxoplasmosis - epidemiology Cuba
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Summary:	A national seroepidemiological survey was carried out to assess the prevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies. 8863 samples taken in filter paper through the ELISA test were analyzed and 29.70% positivity was obtained. No significant differences were found regarding sex. Seropositivity increased with age, up to the 20-29 age group, with a stable behavior in over-29-year age groups. The highest percentage of annual change was registered in the 5-9 age group (1.62%). This parameter reached 0.93% in the women's 25-29 age group.
ISSN:	0375-0760