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Toxoplasma gondii infection and toxoplasmosis in North Africa: a review

2019; EDP Sciences; Volume: 26; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1051/parasite/2019006

1776-1042

Mariem Rouatbi, Safa Amairia, Yosra Amdouni, Mohamed Anis Boussaadoun, Ouarda Ayadi, Amira AL-Hosary, Mourad Rekik, R. Ben Abdallah, Karim Aoun, Mohamed Aziz Darghouth, Barbara Wieland, Mohamed Gharbi,

Rabies epidemiology and control

Toxoplasmosis is an important zoonosis caused by an obligate intracellular parasitic protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii . The disease is distributed worldwide and can affect all warm-blooded vertebrates, including humans. The present review aimed to collect, compile and summarize the data on the prevalence of T. gondii infection in humans and animals in the five North African countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt). Published data from national and international databases were used. Distribution patterns and risk factors for T. gondii infection are discussed, focusing on biotic and abiotic factors. This review is a comprehensive epidemiological analysis of T. gondii infection in North Africa and will therefore be a useful tool for researchers. It can also be used to propose or enhance appropriate national toxoplasmosis control programs.