Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Measles and rubella are included vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. Despite vaccination coverage, there is the possibility of sporadic cases and mortality, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to examine the levels of antibodies to measles and...
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| author | Seyed Mohammad Abdollahpour Yousef Yahyapour Saeedeh Dargahi Fazilat Tashakori sedigheh Alinejad Mahmood Hajiahmadi |
| author_facet | Seyed Mohammad Abdollahpour Yousef Yahyapour Saeedeh Dargahi Fazilat Tashakori sedigheh Alinejad Mahmood Hajiahmadi |
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| description | BACKGROUND AND
OBJECTIVE: Measles
and rubella are included vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. Despite
vaccination coverage, there is the possibility of sporadic cases and mortality,
especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to examine the
levels of antibodies to measles and rubella among medical students.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study was
conducted on 236 students who were randomly selected in 2012. After filling out
a questionnaire containing demographic information and medical records, 5 cc
venous blood was collected from each individual and IgG antibody against
measles and rubella were tested by using ELISA.
FINDINGS: The mean age of 236 students was
22.12±3.35. 81 cases (34.3%) were male and 155 students (65.7%) were female,
169 (71.6%) and 67 students (28.4%) were native of Mazandaran province and
non-native, respectively. Rate of IgG antibody levels against measles in 123 students
(52.11%), 40 cases (16.94%) and 73 students (30.93%) were positive, suspected
and negative, respectively. This ratio for Rubella were identified in 233
(98.72%), 1 (0.42%) and 2 (0.84%) students, respectively.
CONCLUSION: The results showed that the immunity
level against rubella was acceptable, but it seems that the immunity level
against measles is not enough to prevent sporadic and small outbreaks of
measles. It is recommended that the serological status of measles should be
evaluated for preventive measures. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0b3bc08b5a734475aad879472bf394442022-12-22T00:31:53ZengBabol University of Medical SciencesMajallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul1561-41072251-71702014-10-0116107580Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012Seyed Mohammad Abdollahpour0Yousef Yahyapour1Saeedeh Dargahi2Fazilat Tashakori3sedigheh Alinejad4Mahmood Hajiahmadi5 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Measles and rubella are included vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. Despite vaccination coverage, there is the possibility of sporadic cases and mortality, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to examine the levels of antibodies to measles and rubella among medical students. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 236 students who were randomly selected in 2012. After filling out a questionnaire containing demographic information and medical records, 5 cc venous blood was collected from each individual and IgG antibody against measles and rubella were tested by using ELISA. FINDINGS: The mean age of 236 students was 22.12±3.35. 81 cases (34.3%) were male and 155 students (65.7%) were female, 169 (71.6%) and 67 students (28.4%) were native of Mazandaran province and non-native, respectively. Rate of IgG antibody levels against measles in 123 students (52.11%), 40 cases (16.94%) and 73 students (30.93%) were positive, suspected and negative, respectively. This ratio for Rubella were identified in 233 (98.72%), 1 (0.42%) and 2 (0.84%) students, respectively. CONCLUSION: The results showed that the immunity level against rubella was acceptable, but it seems that the immunity level against measles is not enough to prevent sporadic and small outbreaks of measles. It is recommended that the serological status of measles should be evaluated for preventive measures.http://jbums.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-583-11&slc_lang=en&sid=1KEY WORDS: SeroepidemiologyAntibodyMeaslesRubella. |
| spellingShingle | Seyed Mohammad Abdollahpour Yousef Yahyapour Saeedeh Dargahi Fazilat Tashakori sedigheh Alinejad Mahmood Hajiahmadi Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012 Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul KEY WORDS: Seroepidemiology Antibody Measles Rubella. |
| title | Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012 |
| title_full | Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012 |
| title_fullStr | Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012 |
| title_short | Seroepidemiology of Measles and Rubella among Medical Sciences Students of Babol University in 2012 |
| title_sort | seroepidemiology of measles and rubella among medical sciences students of babol university in 2012 |
| topic | KEY WORDS: Seroepidemiology Antibody Measles Rubella. |
| url | http://jbums.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-583-11&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |
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