Microscopic and ELISA Based Detection of Toxoplasma and its Associated Risk Factors in Pregnant Women of District Mardan

Toxoplasmosis caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, most prevalent disease worldwide. The infections in human are extremely dangerous if they happen during pregnancy because may lead to miscarriage or congenital abnormalities, which predominantly affect central nervous system. main objective of current study was identify risk factors for toxoplasmosis and its prevalence among pregnant women Mardan. blood serum tested using ELISA latex agglutination test. Through interviews, sociodemographic prospective factor data were gathered a standardized questionnaire. Our findings, obtained from tests, showed considerably higher rates 23% 11%, respectively. geographic distribution toxoplasma infection district Mardan revealed high Shah Baig village through (28%) test (12%) followed Ibrahim Khan Killi (24%) (16%), while lower cases recorded (20%) Sheikh Yousaf Saleem Killi. Compared working community (5.85 percent), more (18%) non-occupational women/house wives. Moreover, it also observed that abortion occurred woman who have been clinically diagnosed positive reported 20% 11.4% It concluded T. gondii rural areas as compared urban centers. Women children vulnerable frequently interact with domestic animals play contaminated environment.