Rubella natural immunity among adolescent girls in Tanzania: the need to vaccinate child bearing aged women

Rubella natural immunity among adolescent girls in Tanzania: the need to vaccinate child bearing aged women

Abstract Background Rubella primary infection during early stages of pregnancy is associated with high risk of congenital Rubella syndrome (CRS). Prevention of CRS in the resource-limited countries requires multiple strategies. Here, we document the data on the magnitude of Rubella natural immunity...

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Main Authors: Mariam M. Mirambo, Mtebe Majigo, Seth D. Scana, Martha F. Mushi, Said Aboud, Uwe Groß, Benson R. Kidenya, Stephen E. Mshana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Rubella
Adolescent girls
Tanzania
Natural immunity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0505-9

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