Susceptibility of pregnant women to toxoplasma infection--potential benefits for newborn screening

Congenital toxoplasmosis (CT) arises as a result of new acquisition of Toxoplasma infection by a susceptible woman during pregnancy. Early detection of CT through neonatal screening programmes could optimize management and improve infant outcome. This study sought to estimate the prevalence of Toxop...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Irish medical journal 2008-07, Vol.101 (7), p.220-221
Hauptverfasser:	Ferguson, W, Mayne, P D, Lennon, B, Butler, K, Cafferkey, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Disease Susceptibility Female Humans Infant, Newborn Ireland - epidemiology Neonatal Screening Pregnancy Risk Factors Seroepidemiologic Studies Toxoplasmosis, Congenital - blood Toxoplasmosis, Congenital - diagnosis Toxoplasmosis, Congenital - epidemiology
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