Survey of Obstetrician-Gynecologists in the United States About Toxoplasmosis

Background: Although the incidence of toxoplasmosis is low in the United States, up to 6000 congenital cases occur annually. In September 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held a conference about toxoplasmosis; participants recommended a survey of the toxoplasmosis-related knowled...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey L. Jones, Vance J. Dietz, Michael Power, Adriana Lopez, Marianna Wilson, Thomas R. Navin, Ronald Gibbs, Jay Schulkin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2001-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744901000059
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Summary:Background: Although the incidence of toxoplasmosis is low in the United States, up to 6000 congenital cases occur annually. In September 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held a conference about toxoplasmosis; participants recommended a survey of the toxoplasmosis-related knowledge and practices of obstetrician-gynecologists and the development of professional educational materials for them.
ISSN:1064-7449
1098-0997