Toxoplasma gondii infection was studied in Khon Kaen, northeastern Thailand. Blood specimens were collected from 493 non-pregnant women between 2009 and 2012. Presence of antibodies to T. gondii was determined using the latex agglutination test (cutoff titer 1:32). Thirteen of 493 (2.6%) were found to be seropositive for T. gondii infection. There was no age dependence in the prevalence. The present study reporting a low prevalence of T. gondii infection in northeastern Thailand suggests that the traditional lifestyles and climatic environments may limit the emergence of toxoplasmosis in this region.
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1 February 2013
Low Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Infection Among Women in Northeastern Thailand
C. Sakae,
S. Natphopsuk,
W. Settheetham-Ishida,
T. Ishida
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Journal of Parasitology
Vol. 99 • No. 1
February 2013
Vol. 99 • No. 1
February 2013