Análise epidemiológica e geospacial dos casos de Toxoplasmose Gestacional de um território da atenção primária de Palmas/Tocantins

Abstract

Pregnancy is a risk factor for toxoplasmosis, with possible vertical transmission, which can cause prematurity, spontaneous abortion, and neurological or ophthalmological alterations to the fetus. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and geospatial profile of notifications of gestational toxoplasmosis in a health territory in the municipality of Palmas, Tocantins. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study. The study population consisted of women notified of gestational toxoplasmosis in the Apinajé health territory from 2018 to 2022. For this, secondary data from NotificaSUS were used. The analysis revealed that the mean age of the women was 31.2 years (±7.11), brown skin color (60%), complete higher education (40%) and in the second trimester (40%). It was also evident that 100% of the women notified presented reactive serology for IgG and IgM. However, 60% of the forms did not contain information on avidity. The 108 South and 508 North units stand out as critical areas that require more intensive interventions. Therefore, the results demonstrate significant seropositivity for gestational toxoplasmosis in the Apinajé health territory. This prevalence stands out in some areas, indicating that socioeconomic, behavioral and environmental factors can influence exposure to the parasite.

Keywords: Toxoplasmosis. Pregnant Women. Epidemiology.