Low seroprotection against diphtheria and tetanus in Lao adolescents.
Trop Med Int Health
; 28(6): 501-506, 2023 06.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
There is currently no booster diphtheria or tetanus vaccine for Lao children before adolescence, despite international recommendations. We investigated seroprotection against diphtheria and tetanus among Lao adolescents.METHODS:
Seven hundred seventy-nine serum samples were tested for anti-diphtheria and anti-tetanus antibodies.RESULTS:
Overall, 25.8% of the adolescents had antibody titers corresponding to protection against diphtheria and 30.9% to sufficient immunity against tetanus. Female participants >16 years were more likely to be protected against diphtheria (p < 0.001) and tetanus (p < 0.029).CONCLUSION:
Low protection against diphtheria and tetanus, possibly due to low vaccination coverage or antibody waning, suggests booster doses are warranted before adolescence.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tétano
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Difteria
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trop Med Int Health
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article