Abstract:
Sera from 735 women of child-bearing age (15-45 years) were tested for the presence of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii by Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA) technique. The respondents were asked about the relationship of their parents before marriage. 263 (35.78%) women were sero-positive for Toxoplasma antibodies. Sero-positivity was much higher (48.63%) in the group whose parents were first cousins and the rate declined progressively in second cousins (41.46%) distant blood relation (26.82%), same caste (26.63%), and different caste (23.73%). This difference is statistically highly significant P
Page(s):
39-41
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Journal of Science and Technology, Volume: 15, Issue: 1--2, Year: 1991