A community-based survey of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in rural areas of Taiz governorate, Yemen: the risk of waterborne transmission

ConclusionsPregnant women in the rural communities of Taiz, Yemen are at high risk of contractingT. gondii infection. Unimproved water sources (wells, water streams and water tanks) are significantly associated withT. gondii infection and should be considered in prevention and control strategies, especially among pregnant women.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research