Seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii infection in human population of Mohmand Agency Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Pakistan

Across pakistan,there is very scarce information regarding the seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii infection in general human population of mohmand agency. a total of 580 blood samples were collected from randomly selected localities of the study area and were tested by using latex agglutination test. a level of high prevalence (33.15 %) was observed in females as compared to males' population. over all the prevalence rate recorded was 28.44%. in relation to age,the highest seroprevalence rate was detected in age group of 25-34 years. in relation to localities,seroprevalence was recorded high (33.33 %) in rural areas as compared to urban areas. the present study aimed to explore the frequency of infection in the human population and to provide an awareness initiative for locals about the deleterious consequences of the disease. the study will further open gates for future studies about toxoplasmosis. copyright 2014 zoological society of pakistan.