Infection with T. gondii is particularly dangerous for pregnant women as it
may lead to the transplacental passage of the parasite. Currently, congenital toxoplasmosis
is the second most frequent intrauterine infection. The risk of transmission of T. gondii
to the foetus varies throughout the world and ranges from 0.6–1.7/1,000 of pregnant
women. The consequences of congenital toxoplasmosis are multifarious. On the basis of
current literature review, the authors discuss the epidemiological and clinical aspects of
toxoplasmosis in pregnant women, the influence of climatic and environmental factors
that may lead to an increase in T. gondii infections in humans, particularly in pregnant
women, and the principles of prophylactics against T. gondii infections in those women