Objective: To investigate toxoplasmosis (TOX) infection in pregnant women.
Methods: The blood samples from 1,250 pregnant women were tested by indirect hemaglutination (IHA) for TOX. 1,327 normal cases were included in control group.
Results: The infection rate of TOX was 7.28% and 8.14% in the study and control group respectivity. There was no significant difference between the study group and control group (P > 0.05). There was no marked relationship between various age groups. (P > 0.05). No significant difference was noted in three gestational periods. Most pregnant women with of TOX infection were active and recent.
Conclusion: Pregnancy did not increase the chance of TOX infection.