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Item A comprehensive screening program in South Brazil.(1999-12-13) Neto, E C; Schulte, J; Anele, E; Rubim, R; Portal, L; Giugliani, R; Lewis, E; De Mari, J; Brites, AWe present the experience and figures about a screening program in South Brazil carried on in Porto Alegre, capital of the Southern Brazilian State. We present the tests performed routinely in our laboratory, the prevalence of some diseases and tests for infectious diseases to be added in the most comprehensive regional program in our country.Item Screening for congenital toxoplasmosis in Brazil.(1999-12-13) Neto, E C; Anele, E; Schulte, J; Rubim, R; Becker, D; Brites, AToxoplasmosis 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.