Resumen de Prevalencia de infección por toxoplasma gondii en mujeres gestantes de 12 a 49 años de edad en el municipio de Sopachuy año 2008.
Olivia Buitrago, Beatriz Tejerina
The present study showed maternal and infant mortality rate around 78 per 1,000 live births.
The main source of Toxoplasma gondii infection is the faeces of cats found in cysts that are scattered throughout the grounds, contaminated water , vegetables, etc. .
In Sopachuy city, the lack of basic services such as sewerage , water and neglect of residents in personal hygiene , in addition to not being careful when entering in contact with animals (cats ) and earth make feasible the disease Toxoplasmosis called.
The importance of being able to perform a quick and accurate diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii to all pregnant women Sopachuy Township , decline is causing problems in the fetus abortions , premature birth or serious injury as the typical tetrad Sabin ( retino choroiditis , cerebral calcification , neurological disturbances , internal hydrocephalus or microcephaly) .
According to the results obtained in the research process and determining the costs of detection, the feasibility of the analysis to determine the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women will be.
