The High Seropositivity of Mumps Virus IgG Antibodies among School-Aged Children in Rural Areas of the Mbarali District in the Mbeya Region, Tanzania: It Is High Time for Consideration in the National Immunization Program

The High Seropositivity of Mumps Virus IgG Antibodies among School-Aged Children in Rural Areas of the Mbarali District in the Mbeya Region, Tanzania: It Is High Time for Consideration in the National Immunization Program

Mumps is an acute contagious viral disease caused by paramyxovirus characterized by complications that include orchitis, oophoritis, aseptic meningitis, and spontaneous abortion among many others. This study reports high mumps IgG seropositivity among school-aged children in rural areas of the Mbeya...

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Main Authors: Mariam M. Mirambo, Fausta Michael, Helmut Nyawale, Frank Mbugano, Maneja B. Walwa, Dina Mahamba, Delfina R. Msanga, Bernard Okamo, Prisca Damiano, Stephen E. Mshana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
mumps virus
seroprevalence
Mbeya
Tanzania
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/73

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