Prevention of congenital toxoplasmosis in the Netherlands

In this thesis the results of a large-scale study of preventive measures against toxoplasma infections in pregnant women are reported. Literature on Toxoplasma gondii, toxoplasma infections and toxoplasmosis is discussed in chapter 1. Special attention is directed toward the epidemiological aspects as they relate to the possibilities of preventing congenital toxoplasmosis. The historical background is presented as an introduction to the actual study. The initial aim of separate evaluation of primary and secondary prevention had to be abandoned due to various circumstances. As a result, the stu... Mehr ...