Abstract:
This study was carried out in Khartoum state in the period from June 2007 to
October 2007. Serum samples were collected from pregnant women in different
trimesters, were examined for anti-toxoplasma antibodies by Toxo-latex agglutination
test and enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA). Pregnant women were 15 to
55 years old.
The over all rate of anti-toxoplasma antibodies was 10% by ELISA and 6% by Toxolatex
agglutination test. This study suggests that, ELISA method is more sensitive
than Toxo-latex agglutination test. When the age was considered, pregnant women
expressed more anti-toxoplasma antibodies positive cases in the age group 46 – 55
years (50%), the results obtained also showed that there was no correlation between
abortion and high anti-toxoplasma antibodies titers.
The highest rate (18.2%) was observed in the second trimester. Contact with domestic
animals (cats) was found to be significant in the transmission of toxoplasmosis (P <
0.05).
