The prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii specific IgG and IgM antibodies in blood donors in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates indicates a potential risk to recipients

J Commun Dis. 1998 Dec;30(4):237-9.

Abstract

The results of a prospective cross-sectional study on the anti-toxoplasma IgG and IgM specific antibody profile among blood donors in Al Ain United Arab Emirates are presented. The overall infection rate was 34%. Based on IgM specific antibody positive rate, acute toxoplasmosis was evident among 3% of the blood donors studied. The theoretical implications of these findings are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood*
  • Blood Donors*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • Immunoglobulin M / blood
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors
  • Toxoplasma / immunology*
  • Toxoplasmosis / epidemiology*
  • Toxoplasmosis / parasitology
  • United Arab Emirates / epidemiology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Protozoan
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M