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Evaluation of the measles antibody titer in military recruits
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M Darvishi   , MM Omidian , K Alizadeh , S Zareiy , SH Shariati |
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Abstract: (12471 Views) |
Background: Measles is a highly infectious virus and human is the only
natural host of this virus. This study was carried out to examine the
insolubility of vaccine-induced antibodies.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study carried out in Tehran,
Iran. Obtaining consent, the blood was collected from 810 male at
the age of 19 years old. Then we used ELISA to assess the
measles antibody titer. Then, the executor completed the form
which included demographic information, vaccination, past medical
history and laboratory data for each participant.
Results: Our results show that out of 810 cases 67.7% were still
seropositive for measles. 50% of all participants had received
measles vaccination. There was a significant relationship between
measles antibody titer and all variables.
Conclusion: The vaccination-induced measles virus antibodies decline
in duration of time. Declining titers suggest the need for vigilance in
ensuring disease protection for the vaccinated population.
According to measles incidence rate and its bioterrorism danger for
military the present study suggests that new military students should
be revaccinated for measles disease. |
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| Keywords: Epidemiology, Measles, Vaccination, Antibody response, Antibody titer |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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