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IgM AND IgG ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO RUBELLA IN CHILD BEARING WOMEN

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Title: IgM AND IgG ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO RUBELLA IN CHILD BEARING WOMEN

Authors: Mughis Uddin Ahmed 

Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

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Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.

Country: Pakistan

Year: 1992

Volume: 42

Issue: 5

Language: English

Categories
Antibodies (17) Rubella (1) Maternal Health (1218) Immunology (7543) Obstetrics (3977)

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ABSTRACT


Three hundred fifty five pregnant women were tested for IgM and IgG type of antibodies by Enzyme immuno Assay (EJA). Sero- positivity for IgM and lgG 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 lgG respectively. Premarital screening and vaccination of Sero-negative girls is recommended to reduce morbidityand mortality related to rubella virus

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