Prevalence of measles antibody in children of different ages in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran

Karimi, Ahmad; Arjomandi, Audrey; Alborzi, Abdolvahab; Rasouli, Mahboobeh; Mr, Kadivar; Obood, B; Pourabbas, Bahman

doi:10.26719/2004.10.4-5.468

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“…In Mashhad City, north of Iran, measles IgG antibody was detected in 70% of students ( 17 ). In Shiraz, south of Iran, measles antibody were positive in 60.8%, 45% and 96.8% at 6, 10, and 15 years of age, respectively( 18 ).…”

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A Nationwide Study on the Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in Iranian Children and Adolescents

Nokhodian¹,

Ataei²,

Gouya³

et al. 2022

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Background: Assessing the prevalence of infections, which are preventable by vaccination, is crucial to monitor the vaccination program efficacy, and it can demonstrate the gaps in population immunity. The current study attempted to assess the specific Immunoglobulin (IgG) antibody against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in Iranian children and adolescents, years after their vaccination. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Iran. Serum samples of 2100 students, aged 7-18 years, included in a national health survey, were tested for MMR antibodies by ELISA assay. Multistage random cluster sampling was used to select subjects from 30 provinces in Iran. Results: Overall, 1871, 1718, and 1678 serums were tested for measles, mumps, and rubella antibodies, respectively. The prevalence of positive test was 1231 (65.8%) for measles, 1327 (77.2%) for mumps and 1344 (80.1%) for rubella. Conclusion: Despite high vaccination coverage in Iran, IgG antibody against measles, mumps, and rubella was not detected in a considerable proportion of children and adolescents aged 7-18 years. In case of contacts with residents of other countries, where measles or rubella have not yet been eliminated, it may create problems for Iranian children.

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A Nationwide Study on the Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in Iranian Children and Adolescents

Nokhodian¹,

Ataei²,

Gouya³

et al. 2022

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“…There have been few studies on whether teenagers and childbearing women who received the MMR vaccine a few years ago have antibodies against it. The bulk of the studies that have been highlighted recently used small sample sizes, and the majority of them are outdated 9–14 . As a result, the immunity situation for teenagers who received vaccinations is unclear, and the data currently available are insufficient to guide policy.…”

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“…The bulk of the studies that have been highlighted recently used small sample sizes, and the majority of them are outdated. 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 As a result, the immunity situation for teenagers who received vaccinations is unclear, and the data currently available are insufficient to guide policy.…”

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Serosurvey of anti‐rubella and anti‐measles IgG antibodies in young females in Jahrom, southern west Iran in 2012: A review of literature of the serological profile in Iran

Mojarad,

Forouzani,

Mohammadi

et al. 2024

J of Gen and Family Med

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BackgroundRubella and measles are two highly contagious viral childhood diseases. However, the high possibility of brutal effects of both microorganisms during pregnancy has kept them emerging as a major public health issue. The current study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of rubella and measles among 15–25‐year‐old females in southwest Iran.MethodThis descriptive study was performed in Jahrom, southern west Iran during 2012. Serum samples from female individuals with an age of 15–25 years visiting main laboratories in our study location were collected and evaluated by a commercial ELISA kit for anti‐rubella and measles IgG antibodies.ResultsAmong the 179 participants, regarding anti‐rubella antibodies, 171 (95.0%) were positive, 3 (1.7%) were negative, and 6 (3.3%) were borderline. Regarding anti‐measles antibodies, 166 (92.2%) of the subjects were positive, 1 (5.6%) was negative, and 13 (17.2%) were borderline. By assuming a positive value for the borderline cases, the ultimate findings demonstrated that 98.3% and 99.4% of the participants were immune against rubella and measles, respectively. There was no statistically significant association between measles and rubella immunity with age or the use of immunosuppressor medication.ConclusionImplementation of vaccine program has obtained significant immunity level in inhabitants, particularly women of childbearing age who play a more important role in herd immunity. Therefore, maintaining the national immune screening against rubella and measles is needed to take into consideration to maintain the current satisfactory level of immunization.

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Efficacy of measles and rubella vaccination one year after the nationwide campaign in Shiraz, Iran

Pourabbas

Ziyaeyan

Alborzi

et al. 2008

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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Prevalence of measles antibody in children of different ages in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran

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A Nationwide Study on the Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in Iranian Children and Adolescents

A Nationwide Study on the Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in Iranian Children and Adolescents

Serosurvey of anti‐rubella and anti‐measles IgG antibodies in young females in Jahrom, southern west Iran in 2012: A review of literature of the serological profile in Iran

Efficacy of measles and rubella vaccination one year after the nationwide campaign in Shiraz, Iran

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