National perinatal survey demonstrates a decreasing seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in France, 1995 to 2016: impact for screening policy

ConclusionHigher prevalences in older women may reflect a higher past risk of exposure while persistent geographical differences may reflect dietary or environmental differences.Toxoplasma seroprevalence among pregnant women continues to fall and will impact screening effectiveness. This warrants a comprehensive review to determine the appropriate future of prevention in France.

Source: Eurosurveillance - February 4, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eve Robinson, Henriette de Valk, Isabelle Villena, Yann Le Strat and Mathieu Tourdjman Source Type: research