Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among patients with hand foot and mouth disease in Henan China: a hospital-based study

摘要

BackgroundThe prevalence of infection with Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) in humans has been increasing in China due to the growing number of cats in the country. Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a serious public health issue in China and still one of the leading causes of child mortality. However, little is known about the epidemiology of T. gondii infection among HFMD patients.