Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and associated risk factors among females at childbearing ages in Zakho City, Iraq

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Analysis shows high seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in women aged 15–45, indicating urgent health measures are needed.

The overall seroprevalence of anti-Toxoplasma antibodies reached 29.95% among females aged 15–45.
Significant risk factors included marital status, abortion history, age, blood groups, cat contact, and occupation.
Samples from 364 females were analyzed using ELISA for anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies.
Implementation of health education programs is crucial for early screening of pregnant women.

Ahmed et al. (2025) studied this question.

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