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Determination of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies among neonates from the neonatology ward at Vladimir Ilich Lenin General University Hospital in Holguín

Abstract:

Objectives: determine the presence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies in neonates.Methods: Thirty serum samples were analyzed from newborns cared for at the Neonatology Service of Vladimir Ilich Lenin General University Hospital. Serologic behavior of the infection was determined by the presence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgGh antibodies, using the indirect immunofluorescence technique.Results: 23.3% of the samples were positive, confirming the circulation of the parasite and its contact with this risk group.Conclusions: it is suggested that the Cuban program for this zoonosis in the population group under study be complied with.Introduction: Toxoplasma gondii infection in children may be either congenital or acquired. Fetal infection occurs when the mother has her first contact with the parasite during pregnancy. Therefore, this event should be viewed as a potential source of infection for the fetus during this period.