Efficacy of diphtheria and tetanus vaccination in Gaza, Palestine
(East. Mediterr. health j).
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ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the effectiveness and usefulness of vaccination against diphtheria and tetanus in different age groups in Gaza, Palestine. Blood samples were collected from 180 children aged < 12 years, 90 males and 90 females. Using ELISA methods, the efficacy of vaccination was estimated at 87.8% for diphtheria and 98.3% for tetanus. Mean serum titres varied significantly by age group for diphtheria 0.24 IU/mL at age 2-4 years, 0.63 IU/mL at 7-8 years and 0.46 IU/mL at 11-12 years, and for tetanus 1.01 IU/mL, 2.63 IU/mL and 1.20 IU/mL respectively. The relatively low antibody titres, especially for diphtheria, suggest the need for a booster dose
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Assunto principal:
Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática
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Imunização Secundária
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Vacina contra Difteria e Tétano
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Idioma:
En
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2009