The Seroprevalence of Human Toxoplasmosis in Oman

Authors

M.A. Idris, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O.Box 35 Al-Khod 123, Mucat, Sultanate of Oman
S.S. Al-Jaedy, Laboratory Science Department, Muscat Technical Industrial College, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
S.H.S. Al-Dhahry, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O.Box 35 Al-Khod 123, Mucat, Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

The prevalence of Toxoplasma 1gG antibodies was studied in three age groups (children. blood donors and pregnant women) in Oman. The highest prevalence rate was shown by pregnant women (39.5%). followed by children (2l%) and lastly by blood donors ( I0. 5%). Prevalence rates were analyzed by age groups and showed no significant difference. Furthermore. a comparative sensitivity analysis between the three tests, ELISA 1gG. DA and MEIA Toxo 1gG was performed. There was no significant difference between them.

Recommended Citation

Idris, M.A.; Al-Jaedy, S.S.; and Al-Dhahry, S.H.S. (1996) The Seroprevalence of Human Toxoplasmosis in Oman, Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, 21-25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24200/squjs.vol1iss1pp21-25
Available at: https://squjs.squ.edu.om/squjs/vol1/iss1/7