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Prevalence of rubella-specific IgG antibodies in unimmunized young female population
Prevalence of rubella-specific IgG antibodies in unimmunized young female population
- Source :
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 658-662 (2016)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016.
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Abstract
- Context: Rubella is a mild self-limiting disease all over the world; nevertheless, it is of significant public health importance due to its teratogenic effect of congenital rubella syndrome. Rubella vaccine is currently not included in the national immunization program in India. Rubella-specific IgG in the unvaccinated population is a marker of previous rubella infection. Rubella IgG estimation in children will provide data for initiation and necessary modification to the immunization strategy. Aims: In this background, this study was conducted with an aim to know the age-specific susceptibility of acquiring rubella infections and future risk of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) among girls. Settings and Design: This was a community-based, observational study. Participants and Methods: The study was conducted at a randomly selected rural area Mavoor Panchayath of Kozhikode District, Kerala, among adolescent girls. The estimation of rubella-specific IgG antibody was done by quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. IgG titer value of >15 IU was taken positive, 8-15 IU as equivocal, and
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22494863
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.0550043f2e9f4231bbf28894e473cdf7
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/2249-4863.197311