Correlation between specific IgM levels and percentage IgG-class antibody avidity to Toxoplasma gondii Correlação entre n��veis de IgM específica e percentual de avidez de anticorpos da classe IgG ao Toxoplasma gondii

• Published in: Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
• Main Authors: Marcel Leite, Sonia Siciliano, Lucia Silvieri A. Rocha, Teresa R. Justa, Katia Regina César, Celso F. H. Granato
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) 2008
• Subjects: Toxoplasmosis; Toxoplasma gondii; Avidity; Congenital Toxoplasmosis; Serological diagnosis; IgM; Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Infectious and parasitic diseases; RC109-216; Aguda; Arctic; Fosse
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0036-46652008000400010; https://doaj.org/article/bca70100a57a4c8885d70b5a55afc869

Toxoplasmosis is an usually asymptomatic worldwide disseminated infection. In its congenital presentation it may lead to abortion or fetal malformations. Antenatal evaluation is considered of paramount importance to identify seronegative women and allow for prophylaxis. Recent improvements in sensit...