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This infection can lead to important manifestations in children with placental transmission. Toxoplasmosis can be avoided by simple hygiene measures, and prenatal care is important for pregnant women.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to investigate knowledge about toxoplasmosis and practices that prevent this infection among pregnant women.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The study was conducted in 19 selected primary healthcare units in the district of Abidjan, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire. A completed survey form was administered to each woman after obtaining informed consent. 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