Charlotte Tchente Nguefack Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Diabetology , Internal Medicine (General Medicine) , Nephrology, Nutritional Biochemistry
Obstetrician and Gynecologist; Douala General Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Charlotte Tchente Nguefack works as a faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the department ofObstetrician and Gynecologist in theUniversity of Douala and is interested in the fields of Cardiology, Nephrology, Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Author(s): Charlotte Tchente Nguefack, Isabelle Kenmegne Meumeu, Guy Pascal Ngaba, Eugene Kongnyuy, Théophile Nana Njamen, Halle Ekane Gregory and Emile Mboudou
Background: Toxoplasmosis, an infection by Toxoplasma (T.) gondii, often occurs without symptoms in immune competent adults, but can affect the fetus, causing miscarriage or severe complications if the infection takes place during pregnancy. Its prevalence varies widely and depends on dietary habits and hygiene levels within the population. The objective was to determine the seroprevalence and factors associated with T. gondii among pregnant women in three health care units in Douala, Cameroon.
Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study was conducted from January 10 to April 30, 2015. Pregnant women were interviewed after informed consent during antenatal care. Data were obtained on socio-demographic ch... view more»