title: Toxoplasma gondii infection in women of childbearing age of Isfahan, Iran: A population-based study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We conducted an epidemiological survey on seroprevalence of toxoplasma infection in women of childbearing age in Isfahan Province.
  
  
  METHODS
  In a cross-sectional study in 2010, 217 women in the age range of 10-50 years were randomly selected. The blood samples examined for the presence of IgG anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibody by a commercial ELISA kit (Dia-Pro, Milan, Italy). Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were employed to examine the antibody status in different age, marriage, education, and residence groups.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The overall prevalence was 47.5% (103/217). The peak age of infection acquisition was in the range 30-40 years in rural areas and 20-30 years in urban districts. There was no significant association between residence, education, and marriage groups on the one hand and chance of T. gondii infection on the other hand.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The findings of the study suggest a moderate prevalence of T. gondii infection, but a high prevalence in ages of high reproductive activities.
authors: Child Growth and Development Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
authors: Nasser
authors: N
authors: Mostafavi
authors: Behrooz
authors: B
authors: Ataei
authors: Zari
authors: Z
authors: Nokhodian
authors: Leila J
authors: LJ
authors: Monfared
authors: Majid
authors: M
authors: Yaran
authors: Mehdi
authors: M
authors: Ataie
authors: Anahita
authors: A
authors: Babak
keywords: Childbearing age; Iran; prevalence; toxoplasmosis; women