Investigation of Seropositivity of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies and Possible Risk Factors in Pregnant Women with Diabetes at Risk
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: antibodies and potential risk factors in pregnant women diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. METHODS: immunoglobulin (Ig)G and IgM levels was performed for patients between January 2020 and February 2022. Participants were administered an informed consent form and a questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS 22. RESULTS: IgG seropositivity related to education, employment status, number of pregnancies and live births, history of toxoplasmosis diagnosis in children, previous toxoplasmosis diagnosis, hygiene, nutrition, and social habits. Among healthy pregnant women, significant statistical differences were found (p<0.05) in IgG seropositivity related to age, income, education level, number of pregnancies and live births, previous toxoplasmosis diagnosis, hygiene, nutrition, and social habits. No invasive interventions were performed on infants born to seropositive mothers, and perinatal data were not available. CONCLUSION: infections continue to pose a public health concern and are significant in pregnant women with diabetes mellitus.
Source: Turkish Journal of Parasitology
Authors: Nazlı Aksoy Sanay, Neriman Mor, Dilek Şahin
Institutions: Kafkas University, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403193143