Rev Esp Quimioter 2018; 31(6): 506-510

Frequency of sero-positivity in household members of the patients with positive toxoplasma serology

MOHAMMAD REZA YAZDANI, ZEINAB MEHRABI, BEHROOZ ATAEI, AZAR BARADARAN GHAHFAROKHI, ROHOLLAH MOSLEMI, MORTEZA POURAHMAD

Introduction. Toxoplasma gondii is cause of a wide variety of infections in human. The aim of this study was; to evaluate the frequency of sero-positivity of the members in a family with a positive serologic person.
Methods. A case-control study with 170 enrolled units which was conducted in Iran in 2017. The units were settled into two group: I: the family members of seropositive individuals and II: the family members of seronegative individuals. The level of IgG and IgM anti-toxoplasma antibodies were evaluated by ELISA qualitative manner in both groups.
Results. Frequency of individuals with positive serology was 52.9% and 34.1% in group I and II, respectively (P value = 0.01).
Conclusion. Clusters of toxoplasma infection would be an event in the family members. Therefore evaluation of the family members (especially high risk persons) of a patient may be necessary.

Rev Esp Quimioter 2018;  31(6): 506-510  [Full-text PDF]