Table 5.
Correlation of seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies with a selection of characteristics of 55 IgG seropositive blood donors.
| Characteristic | Number | Prevalence of anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | |||
| Blood bank | ||||
| Mexican Institute of Social Insurance | 43 | 6 | 14.0 | 0.01 |
| State Center for Blood Transfusion | 12 | 6 | 50.0 | |
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| Age groups (years) | ||||
| 30 or less | 15 | 7 | 46.7 | 0.01 |
| 31–50 | 38 | 4 | 89.5 | |
| >50 | 2 | 1 | 50.0 | |
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| Cats in the neighborhood | ||||
| Yes | 39 | 4 | 10.3 | 0.003 |
| No | 16 | 8 | 50.0 | |
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| Turkey meat consumption | ||||
| Yes | 9 | 5 | 55.6 | 0.01 |
| No | 46 | 7 | 15.2 | |