Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis in Blood Donors in Alrebat Hospital- Khartoum state

Abstract

The present study was carried out during March to August 2016 at Alrebat hospital in Khartoum state. Serum samples were taken from 100 blood donors with age range between 10-50 years old. The sera were examined for anti - Toxoplasma antibodies by the ELISA test. Theoverall rate of anti- Toxoplasma antibodies determined by ELISA was32 %(IgG) and 3% (IgM) . The results showed that the highest prevalence rate was reported among the 31-40 age group (47.8%) when examined by ELISA test. Drinking milk and meat consuming were found to be of no significance in the transmission cycle. Contacts with cats have been shown to be of great importance inthe transmission cycle. The present study indicates that prevalence of toxoplasmosis ishigh in the study area.