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This is a PCR study (also classified as: Observational).

Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Toxoplasmosis in Babylon Province

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Assessment reveals high toxoplasmosis rates, particularly in rural areas, highlighting the need for early screening.

Congenital toxoplasmosis was notably higher in rural areas than urban regions, indicating a need for public health interventions.
Among 261 pregnant women studied, 33% had anti-Toxoplasma IgG, while molecular screening via PCR detected the presence of T. gondii in all samples.
Molecular analysis revealed that 50% of the samples contained the P30 gene, indicating significant parasitic presence in tested populations.
High levels of seropositivity among maternal blood and cord blood suggest a critical need for early screening for toxoplasmosis in newborns.

Maani Seher Abid Al-Kafaji (2025) studied this question.

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