Screening for congenital toxoplasmosis in Brazil.

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1999-12-13
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Toxoplasmosis acquired at the end of the pregnancy can produce ocular and neurological sequelae. The detection of IgM anti-Toxoplasma gondii in dried blood spots of newborns is an important tool for early treatment and prevention. In this study we showed results of a pilot study about the prevalence of congenital toxoplasmosis in Brazil and concluded that this disease should be included in the menu of neonatal screening programs.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Neto EC, Anele E, Schulte J, Rubim R, Becker D, Brites A. Screening for congenital toxoplasmosis in Brazil. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1999 ; 30 Suppl 2(): 54
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/31266
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Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health