Ma Scalise De Souza

Mr. Ma Scalise De Souza


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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6 September 2024 in Microorganisms
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SFSabrina Santos Firmino
Sabrina Santos Firmino
TSThaís Rabelo Santos-Doni
Thaís Rabelo Santos-Doni
VSVitória Maria Farias Silva
Vitória Maria Farias Silva
AMAressa Cassemiro Micheleto
Aressa Cassemiro Micheleto
MSMa Scalise De Souza
Ma Scalise De Souza
KBKatia Denise Saraiva Bresciani
Katia Denise Saraiva Bresciani
This study examined the seropositivity of T. gondii and coinfections with other TORCH pathogens among pregnant women attending 17 Basic Health Units (UBS) in Araçatuba, SP, Brazil. Of the 711 pregnant women seen at these UBS, only 297 were tested for T. gondii. Of the women tested for T. gondii (n = 297), 26.9% had IgG antibodies, 6.7% had IgM, and 32.0% tested positive for either or both. Only 1.4% showed both IgG and IgM antibodies, while 67.7% were non-reactive. The seropositivity was 17.1% for syphilis, 63.2% for rubella, 0.9% for hepatitis C, 0.9% for dengue, 17.9% for COVID-19, and 0.9% for herpes simplex (types 1/2). Coinfections with syphilis, rubella, and herpes simplex were also noted. Higher education levels appeared to protect against T. gondii seropositivity. The findings highlight a significant prevalence of T. gondii among pregnant women, with variation across UBSs, pointing to socioeconomic, behavioral, and environmental factors as influential. We also observed co-occurrence with other infections, such as syphilis, rubella, and herpes simplex. The study underscores the need for targeted public health interventions to reduce the risks of congenital infections.