The Impact of Toxoplasma Gondii Antibodies on Haematological Parameters Among Women in Zakho District/ Iraq

Abstract

Background: The correlation between Toxoplasma gondii (T.gondii) infection and haematological parameters are poorly understood. Therefore, this investigation explores to determine the effects of toxoplasmosis on haematological alterations during infections. Methods: A total 125 women were contributed; each blood samples were evaluated for toxoplasmosis and haematological components. Results: The study presented the total rate of toxoplasma IgG antibodies (Abs) (n=16, 12.8%) and IgM Abs (n=6, 4.8%), and the maximum rate of enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) IgG were noted among married, pregnant and female in 3rd trimester. For seropositive IgG cases significant association was obtained only among different levels of Haemoglobin (Hb) (P-value =0.052) while, for seropositive IgM cases significant differences was only verified among different levels of red blood cells (RBC) (P-value =0.013). Conclusion: T.gondii has vital influence on health, thus, screening mother's immunity, focusing on making T. gondii antibodies and CBC tests as preliminary examinations for all pregnant women. Besides, further investigation, improvement diagnostic methods are crucial.