seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in ardabil, iran (2021-2022)

Background: toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can causes adverse outcomes. regarding its importance in prenatal care, seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women was studied in ardabil city, during 2021-2022.methods: in a cross–sectional study with a cluster sampling, 244 pregnant women that attended in health care centers of ardabil city, ardabil province, iran in 2021-2022 were selected. serum samples were collected and anti- toxoplasma igm (immunoglobulin m) and igg (immunoglobulin g) was detected. furthermore, a questionnaire filled for all participants during samples collection and risk factors assessed. data were analyzed by spss software.results: participant's age ranged from 16 to 43 years with average of 23± 5.24 years. igg anti- t. gondii antibody was detected in 22.1% of pregnant women (54/244). in none of participants igm anti- toxoplasmosis antibody was detected. there was no significant relationship between demographic variables and risk factors of toxoplasmosis with serology test results.conclusion: approximately, 77.9% of pregnant women had no antibody against the t. gondii infection. therefore, health education, counseling of pregnant women and screening in high-risk pregnant women is recommended to prevent from fetal complications.