Objectives.

Identify the seropositivity and seronegativity of IgM for Toxoplasmosis, as well as the possible risk factors associated with them, in women of reproductive age from Tampico, Madero and Altamira, in order to provide new contextualized information that allows carrying out prevention actions.

Material and Methods.

The seropositivity and seronegativity for IgM anti-Toxoplasma gondii were determined by the fingerprint puncture samples in TORCH cassettes in 50 female patients of reproductive age (22-35 years) from Tampico, Madero and Altamira. As well as its relationship with the possible risk factors associated with Toxoplasmosis through a questionnaire prepared by researchers.

Results.

Seronegativity and seropositivity of IgM anti-Toxoplasma gondii in 50 women of reproductive age between 22 and 35 years old in the metropolitan area was 100% and 0% respectively. The risk factors associated to Toxoplasmosis with higher frequency in the seronegative population were the consumption of poorly cooked meat (36%) and the coexistence with cats (26%).

Discussion and Conclusions.

A nule seropositivity to anti-Toxoplasma Gondii IgM and a low frequency of exposure and/or contact with possible risk factors associated with Toxoplasmosis was found

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