| Abstract | Various studies on toxoplasmosis in Malaysia have shown that specific antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii are common among Malaysians. Among the ethnic groups, the Malays have the highest prevalence rate followed by Indians, Orang Aslis (aborigines) and Chinese. Antibody is acquired early in life and increases with age. There is no significant difference in the prevalence rate between males and females. The disease is apparently more prevalent among rural dwellers and those in the lower socioeconomic group. It appears that the prevalence rate is also influenced by environmental conditions, occupation, diet and cultural habits. Studies with animals have shown the presence of antibody to T. gondii, but this does not seem to be the source of infection since Malaysians normally cook their meat well. |
| Authors | N Yahaya
(Affiliation: Division of Malaria and Filariasis, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.)
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| Journal | The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health
(Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health)
Vol. 22 Suppl
Pg. 102-6
(Dec 1991)
ISSN: 0125-1562 THAILAND |
| PMID | 1822863
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Age Factors
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic
- Animals, Wild
- Antibodies, Protozoan
(blood)
- Cats
- Ethnic Groups
- Humans
- Malaysia
(epidemiology)
- Occupations
- Prevalence
- Sex Factors
- Socioeconomic Factors
- Toxoplasma
(immunology)
- Toxoplasmosis
(epidemiology, ethnology)
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