Detection of IgM antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in blood samples absorbed onto filter paper, in order to assess a baseline for the occurence of congenital toxoplasma infections
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en
Date
1990-03-31
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Title
Detection of IgM antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in blood samples absorbed onto filter paper, in order to assess a baseline for the occurence of congenital toxoplasma infections
Translated Title
bepaling van Igm antistoffen tegen Toxoplasma gondii in bloedmonsters op filtreerpapier teneinde een baseline van het voorkomen van congenitale toxoplasma infecties vast te stellen.
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Abstract
This report deals in the first place with some investigations on the utility of blood samples absorbed onto filter paper for determination of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii. Secondly, the results of specific IgM detection in such samples of a cohort of neonates born in 1986/1987 are reported. The aim of this study was to assess a baseline of the occurence of congenital toxoplasma infections in the Netherlands.<br>
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Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu RIVM
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GHI
Praeventiefonds
RIVM
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RIVM