Susceptibility for varicella and factors associated with immunity among pregnant women in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka- a cross-sectional study

Susceptibility for varicella and factors associated with immunity among pregnant women in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka- a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Varicella during pregnancy can lead to serious maternal and fetal consequences. Although an effective vaccine is available it is not incorporated in to the routine vaccination programs in most of the Asian countries. Objectives of the study were to determine the susceptibility to...

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Main Authors: Ishara P. Premathilake, Praveena Aluthbaduge, Channa P. Senanayake, Renuka Jayalatharachchi, Sirithilak Gamage, Jude Jayamaha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chicken pox
Infection
Pregnancy
Seroprevalence
Sri Lanka
Varicella
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-3996-1

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