Association of Toxoplasma gondii infection with hematological parameters and CD4+ cell counts among pregnant women attending antenatal care in a public hospital of Northwest Ethiopia
Eden Woldegerima, Mastewal Birhan, Mequant Melese, Destaw Fetene Tesshome, Mequanente Dagnaw, Tadelo Wondmagegn, Nega Berhane · 2026
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Eden Woldegerima and colleagues compare blood profiles of pregnant women with and without Toxoplasma infection in northwest Ethiopia, reporting in 2026. The parasite infects about a third of people worldwide and can alter blood and immune measures during pregnancy. The women were recruited during antenatal visits at a public hospital in 2022 and 2023.
Of 554 women tested, 301 carried antibodies showing past or present infection and 253 did not. The infected group differed clearly on white cell counts, hemoglobin, red cell counts, and several related measures. Their CD4 counts, a gauge of immune strength, were much lower than those of uninfected women. Platelet counts were the exception, showing no real difference between the groups. The authors urge routine screening in antenatal care plus teaching women how to avoid infection.
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| CREATOR | Eden Woldegerima, Mastewal Birhan, Mequant Melese, Destaw Fetene Tesshome, Mequanente Dagnaw, Tadelo Wondmagegn, Nega Berhane |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 19 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |