High frequency detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in human neonatal tissue from Libya

Conclusions
This study shows a high frequency presence of T. gondii DNA associated with neonatal tissue at birth in this cohort of 276 neonates from Libya. Although PCR cannot detect living parasites, there is the possibility that this indicates a higher than usual frequency of congenital transmission.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - October 27, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Haq, S. Z. H., Abushahama, M. S., Gerwash, O., Hughes, J. M., Wright, E. A., Elmahaishi, M. S., Lun, Z.-R., Thomasson, D., Hide, G. Tags: Full Length Article Source Type: research