Prevalence and Risk Factors of Toxoplasma gondii Infection among Pregnant Women in Hormozgan Province South of Iran

摘要

Background:Toxoplasmosis can cause miscarriage or complications in the fetus. Diagnosis and treatment of this disease by anti-parasitic drugs especially in early pregnancy can help to prevent fetal infection and its complications. This study aimed to determine T. gondii infection in pregnant women, evaluate risk factors in the transmission of the disease and congenital toxoplasmosis.