Infections by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii are widely prevalent in humans and
animals in Brazil. The burden of clinical toxoplasmosis in humans is considered to be very …

A key component of the response to emerging infections is consideration of special
populations, including pregnant women. Successful pregnancy depends on adaptation of …

To summarize the literature regarding susceptibility of pregnant women to infectious
diseases and severity of resulting disease, we conducted a review using a PubMed search …

Hormonal changes during pregnancy instigate numerous physiological changes aimed at
the growth and delivery of a healthy baby. A careful balance between immunological …

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection follows a dynamic and variable course. At different
stages in the disease, hepatitis flares might occur, which can be challenging to predict and …

Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is the cause of toxoplasmosis. Primary infection in an
immunocompetent person is usually asymptomatic. Serological surveys demonstrate that …

Background Toxoplasma gondii infections during pregnancy can result in abortion or
congenital defects. Prevalence and risk factors of toxoplasmosis in women of child-bearing …

Background Control programs have been executed in an attempt to reduce vertical
transmission and the severity of congenital infection in regions with a high incidence of …

OBJECTIVES: Determine the risk factors involved in toxoplasmosis transmission and
determine whether pregnancy is a risk factor for toxoplasmosis infection. STUDY DESIGN …

Cats are very important hosts in the epidemiological cycle of Toxoplasma gondii, a zoonotic
protozoan parasite that can infect humans and many other animal species worldwide. We …