ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
SANITARY RISKS FOR CONGENITAL TOXOPLASMOSIS
Autores: Fernando Saab - Carlos Tomaz
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can be transmitted to humans through ingestion of contaminated food, water, or soil, or through contact with infected animals. Congenital toxoplasmosis occurs when a pregnant woman becomes infected with T. gondii and passes the infection to her fetus.
Congenital toxoplasmosis can lead to serious health problems for the fetus, including neurological and visual impairment, hearing loss, and developmental delays. One of the major environmental and health risks for congenital toxoplasmosis is exposure to contaminated soil or water. T. gondii is commonly found in the feces of infected cats and can contaminate soil and water through runoff or direct deposition.
The book includes data from a study conducted in the Federal District of Brazil, which aimed to estimate the prevalence of seropositivity for toxoplasmosis among pregnant women. The study found that the prevalence of seropositivity for toxoplasmosis was highest among pregnant women living in areas with poor sanitation, such as those with inadequate water supply or sewage systems.
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Editora: EDITORA CRV
ISBN:978-65-251-4586-0
ISBN DIGITAL:978-65-251-4587-7
DOI: 10.24824/978652514586.0
Ano de edição: 2023
Distribuidora: EDITORA CRV
Número de páginas: 196
Formato do Livro: 14x21 cm
Número da edição:1
FERNANDO SAAB
Graduated in Pharmacy and Biochemistry from the University of Cuiabá (1993); MSc in Health Sciences from the University of Brasília (2009); PhD candidate in Epidemiology at Fernando Pessoa University, Porto, Portugal (2023); Assistant Professor - União de Goyazes University; Member of the Brazilian Society of Clinical Analysis since 1997; Founding Partner and member of the Ethics Committee of the Brazilian Society for Gestational Protection; Director of VIDA Central de Diagnosticos - Responsible for carrying out Screening Exams for Pregnant Women in the Federal District.
CARLOS TOMAZ
BA in Psychology from the Federal University of Pará (1977) and Diplom-Mediziner from the University of Dusseldorf, Germany (1986). MSc in Experimental Psychology from the University of São Paulo (1981) and Dr. rer. nat. (Doctor rerum naturalium) - PhD - in Neurosciences - University of Dusseldorf (Germany, 1986). He was Full Professor at the University of São Paulo (Ribeirão Preto Campus) and a Full Professor at the University of Brasilia where he retired in 2016. Currently, is Full Professor at University CEUMA. Among awards and honors, he received Laurea Honoris Causa from the University of L'Aqilla - Italy in 2006; University of Brasília Research Award, Master category, Life Sciences area in 2007; and was elected Fellow of the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society in 2007. In 2022 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Research and Development Center. He has supervised 38 master's and 32 PhD students, and has published more than 240 full articles in international journals, 28 book chapters and edited 4 books.