Seroepidemiological survey of rubella immunity among three populations in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
We used indirect ELISA assay to test 1193 sera for rubella IgG and IgM antibodies in a seroepidemiological survey of three age- and gender-differentiated sample populations in Shiraz 203 children aged 2-7 years, 255 paired mothers and neonates [cord blood] and 480 women aged 14-70 years. Seropositivity among women aged 14-70 years was 96.2%. No IgM positive case was found among the 255 tested cord blood samples. Seropositivity among the 203 children was 97.0% [much higher than previously reported]. This may be due to rubella epidemics, which tend to occur every 6-10 years. The impact of introducing rubella vaccination is discussed
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Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Base de dados:
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Assunto principal:
Rubéola (Sarampo Alemão)
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Vírus da Rubéola
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Imunoglobulina G
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Imunoglobulina M
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Gravidez
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Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática
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Estudos Soroepidemiológicos
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Saúde da População Urbana
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Doenças Endêmicas
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Sangue Fetal
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2001