Evaluation of Toxoplasmosis Serology Results and Test Request Dynamics in Ankara University Medical Faculty Hospitals
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is one of the most common parasitic diseases in the world and in our country. Serological methods are mainly used for diagnosis; however, there are some difficulties in the diagnosis of acute infection. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-Toxoplasma IgM and anti-Toxoplasma IgG results of serum samples sent to Ankara University İbni Sina Research and Training Hospital from various clinics, as well as the sociodemographic characteristics of the patients. Materials and Methods: Blood sample results from January 1, 2021, to September 1, 2024, were assessed. Anti-Toxoplasma antibodies were examined using the Elecsys kit in the Cobas device with the electrochemiluminescence immunoassay technique. Results: Anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM positivity rates were found to be 23.95% and 1.30%, respectively, between the specified dates. IgG results were positive in 21.54% of women and 30.48% of men. There was a statistically significant difference between the two genders (p
Authors: Ozlem Ulusan Bagci, Rabia Önder, Gülay Akarsu
Institution: Ankara University
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415031264