Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Département de Parasitologie-Mycologie Faculté de Médecine, Pharmacie et Odontologie, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Senegal

Publications

• Research Article   
  Sero-Epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Pregnant Women from Dakar and Thie`s Regions in Senegal
  Author(s): Khadime Sylla*, Doudou Sow, Hamadama Adbou Salam, Souleye Lelo, Babacar Faye, Thérèse Dieng and Roger C.K Tine
  
  Background: Toxoplasmosis in pregnant women can result in many consequences such as abortion, mental retardation, seizures, blindness, and death. Preventive measure against Toxoplasma gondii infection during pregnancy is prenatal screening during prenatal consultation. Objective: This study was assessing the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women attending to Fann Teaching Hospital in Dakar and Thies regional hospital in Senegal. Methods: An observational study was conducted at the laboratory of parasitology at Fann Teaching Hospital in Dakar and the laboratory of Thiès regional hospital from August 2015 to May 2016. Pregnant woman attending the Fann Teaching Hospital and Thiès Regional Hospital for antenatal visit provided 10 ml of blood collected into .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.22.13.433

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