Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in Cameroon

• Main Authors: Anna L. Njunda (Author), Jules C.N. Assob (Author), Dickson S. Nsagha (Author), Henri L.F. Kamga (Author), Peter F Nde (Author), Vucha C. Yugah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Toxoplasmosis is caused by an intracellular protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii, which has a wide geographical distribution. The congenital form results in a gestational form that can present a temporary parasiteamia that will infect the fetus. For this reason early diagnosis in pregnancy is highly desirab...