Table 1.
Studies on Toxoplasma gondii IgG prevalence in Israel
| Year of study | Population (N) | Test (cut-off) | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1973 [11] | Patients referred for serological examination for toxoplasmosis (15012) | Sabin–Feldman dye test (1:16) | 34·6 |
| Healthy women (554) | 29·0 | ||
| 1988–1989 [10] | Pregnant women of northern Israel (185) | Immunofluorescent antibody test (1:16) and Sabin–Feldman dye test | 21 |
| Early 1990s [13] | Rural population of northern Israel | Indirect immunofluorescent test (1:16) and Sabin–Feldman dye test | |
| Jews (487) | 22·2 | ||
| Arabs (399) | 55·8 | ||
| Early 1990s [12] | Rural population of central Israel (1315) | Immunofluorescent antibody test (1:16) and Sabin–Feldman dye test | 29·3 |