IgM and IgG antibodies specific to rubella in child bearing women
JPMA-Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 1992; 42 (5): 121-122
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-24527
ABSTRACT
Three hundred fifty five pregnant women were tested for IgM and IgG type of antibodies by Enzyme Immuno Assay [EIA]. Sero- positivity for IgM and IgG antibodies were 13% and 29% respectively. Of 212 pregnant women with abortion, 39 [18%] and 80 [38%] were sero-positive and of 143 pregnant women with normal reproductive performance, 7 [5%] and 23 [16%] were positive for IgM and IgG respectively. Premarital screening and vaccination of Sero-negative girls is recommended to reduce morbidity and mortality related to rubella virus
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Immunoglobulin G
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Immunoglobulin M
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Pak. Med. Assoc.
Year:
1992
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