Toxoplasmose Gestacional na Paraíba: 2019 a 2023.

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis is a neglected parasitic infection that has a wide distribution worldwide. It is an anthropozoonosis caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, with prevalence serology varied according to the sanitary and hygienic-dietary conditions of the population. A T. gondii infection generally presents asymptomatic and benign in individuals immunocompetent, but if it occurs during pregnancy, characterizing toxoplasmosis gestational disease (TG), can result in congenital toxoplasmosis (CT), which is one of the most common forms of severity of the infection. The present study analyzed the epidemiological profile of toxoplasmosis pregnancy in Paraíba. A descriptive, epidemiological and retrospective, through data present in SINAN/Datasus, between the years 2019 and 2023, analyzing the following variables: year, age group, race, education, evolution, criteria diagnosis and gestational age. The data showed that confirmed cases of gestational toxoplasmosis increased in the time series analyzed, with 566 cases, being found in pregnant women aged 10-59 years and more prevalent in those aged 20-39 years (73.1%), with low level of education (36.9%) and those who declared themselves black/brown (74%). More than 40% of cases were reported in the second trimester of pregnancy, 98% were confirmed by laboratory diagnosis and more than half (57.2%) progressed to cure. Not observed death in the time series evaluated. Furthermore, there was no statistical association between the range age and gestational age nor between race and age group. It is concluded that it is necessary to development of information and prevention programs on gestational toxoplasmosis, with investments in prenatal and maternal and child health actions, as well as training of professionals responsible for notifications.