Abstract

VILLCA-CHUQUICHAMBI, Moria; CONDORI MAMANI, Abigail  and  ORELLANA GUEVARA, Raquel. Seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and associated factors in women from the municipality of Vinto, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 2023. Rev. cient. cienc. salud [online]. 2025, vol.7, e7127.  Epub Dec 30, 2025. ISSN 2664-2891.  https://doi.org/10.53732/rccsalud/2025.e7127.

Introduction. Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii, which can have adverse effects on women's health, especially during pregnancy. In Bolivia, the prevalence of this infection varies by region and sociodemographic factors. Objective. To determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in women from the municipality of Vinto, Cochabamba, Bolivia, and to analyze the factors associated with its infection. Materials and Method. A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 156 women. Serum samples were analyzed using the Indirect Hemagglutination Test (HAI TOXO POLYCHACO) to detect IgG antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii. Pearson’s chi-square test was applied to assess the relationship between the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and the age ranges of the women, as well as cat ownership. Results. Of the 156 women, 42.3% (66 women) tested positive for IgG antibodies against T. gondii. The highest prevalence was observed in the 18-30 age range, although no statistically significant association was found between seropositivity and age range (p = 0.340). Similarly, no significant relationship was found between cat ownership and seropositivity (p = 0.241). Conclusion. The findings emphasize the importance of conducting further studies to identify other factors associated with the transmission and frequency of toxoplasmosis in this population.

Keywords : parasitic diseases; seroprevalence; toxoplasmosis.

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