Serum IgG Titers Against Toxoplasma gondii in Uninfected Infants Exposed In Utero to Toxoplasmosis

Indian Pediatr. 2021 Oct 15;58(10):940-942. Epub 2021 May 20.

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the mean time of decrease of T. gondii IgG titers in uninfected infants exposed in utero to toxoplasmosis.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted between 2008-2017, among infants under 12 months and exposed in utero to toxoplasmosis. Serial monthly monitoring of serum IgG titers were done till undetectable levels.

Results: 240 infants with mean gestational age at diagnosis of 19.2 weeks were included in the study. The mean (range) time for IgG level to become undetectable was 7.9 (0.8-25.0) months. 14 infants became negative between 13-24 months.

Conclusions: Majority of asymptomatic infants exposed in utero to T. gondii become seronegative before 12 months of age.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Protozoan
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Infant
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Toxoplasma*
  • Toxoplasmosis* / diagnosis

Substances

  • Antibodies, Protozoan
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M