Predictors of Toxoplasma gondii IgG Seropositivity and Cranial Ultrasound Patterns among Children with Hydrocephalus.
Sofia OttaruMariam M MiramboRogatus KabyemeraBenson R KidenyaMwanaisha SeugendoDelfina R MsangaPatrick NgoyaDomenica MoronaStephan E MshanaPublished in: International journal of pediatrics (2020)
A significant proportion of infants with nonobstructive hydrocephalus are T. gondii IgG seropositive, and this is predicted by male gender, increase of birth order, consuming fish, and using other methods of cooking meat than boiling. These facts highlight the importance of continuing health education for pregnant women regarding T. gondii transmission and the need to follow-up their infants so that appropriate counselling and management can be provided.