ArticleParasites & vectors2017
Socio-demographic determinants of Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in migrant workers of Peninsular Malaysia.
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- Health and well-being issues of Nepalese migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Malaysia: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2020Pooled it
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- Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii Infections Among Urban Poor Communities in Peninsular Malaysia.Acta parasitologica · 2021Article
- A contemporary insight into the sero-epidemiology ofNepal journal of epidemiology · 2021Article
- Developing an evidence assessment framework and appraising the academic literature on migrant health in Malaysia: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2021Article
- Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Stray Dogs from Various Locations in West and East Malaysia.The Korean journal of parasitology · 2020Article
- Molecular Detection and Genetic Diversity ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- A Review on the Prevalence ofInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
- Correlation between hematological profile and theileriosis in Bali cattle from Muara Bulian, Jambi, Indonesia.Veterinary world · 2019Article
- Molecular characterization of nodule worm in a community of Bornean primates.Ecology and evolution · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe number of migrants working in Malaysia has increased sharply since the 1970's and there is concern that infectious diseases endemic in other (e.g. neighbouring) countries may be inadvertently imported. Compulsory medical screening prior to entering the workforce does not include parasitic infections such as toxoplasmosis. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of T. gondii infection among migrant workers in Peninsular Malaysia by means of serosurveys conducted on a voluntary basis among low-skilled and semi-skilled workers from five working sectors, namely, manufacturing, food service, agriculture and plantation, construction and domestic work.
methodsA total of 484 migrant workers originating from rural locations in neighbouring countries, namely, Indonesia (n = 247, 51.0%), Nepal (n = 99, 20.5%), Bangladesh (n = 72, 14.9%), India (n = 52, 10.7%) and Myanmar (n = 14, 2.9%) were included in this study.
resultsThe overall seroprevalence of T. gondii was 57.4% (n = 278; 95% CI: 52.7-61.8%) with 52.9% (n = 256; 95% CI: 48.4-57.2%) seropositive for anti-Toxoplasma IgG only, 0.8% (n = 4; 95% CI: 0.2-1.7%) seropositive for anti-Toxoplasma IgM only and 3.7% (n = 18; 95% CI: 2.1-5.4%) seropositive with both IgG and IgM antibodies. All positive samples with both IgG and IgM antibodies showed high avidity (> 40%), suggesting latent infection. Age (being older than 45 years), Nepalese nationality, manufacturing occupation, and being a newcomer in Malaysia (excepting domestic work) were positively and statistically significantly associated with seroprevalence (P < 0.05).
conclusionsThe results of this study suggest that better promotion of knowledge about parasite transmission is required for both migrant workers and permanent residents in Malaysia. Efforts should be made to encourage improved personal hygiene before consumption of food and fluids, thorough cooking of meat and better disposal of feline excreta from domestic pets.
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