Introduction:
Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most frequent causes of congenital malformations in a developing fetus. Birth country is considered risk factor for infection, while prevalence differs in populations with a refugee or immigrant background compared to the general population of a country. The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii among pregnant immigrant and refugee women from a refugee camp nearby a secondary hospital in the region of Central Greece. A comparative study with a random sample of pregnant Greek women was also performed.

Material and Methods:
Retrospective cohort study including 100 women from the maternity ward of a Greek secondary hospital, between 2019 and 2022. IgG and IgM Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence was recorded for 50 immigrant and refugee women and 50 Greek women. Statistical method used was chi-squared test.

Results:
In the immigrant and refugee group, IgG toxoplasma gondii seropositivity was 32%. On the other hand, in the group of Greek women IgG seropositivity rate was 24%. In both groups, none of the pregnant women were seropositive for anti-toxoplasma gondii IgM. IgG toxoplasma gondii seropositivity was not significantly higher among immigrant and refugee women compared to Greek women (x2=0.794, df=1, p<0.001).

Conclusions:
Toxoplasma gondii IgG seropositivity is higher among women with a history of refugee experience. Further studies are necessary in order to assess the need to establish adapted antenatal screening program in immigrant and refugee women.