@article{ajidm2015343,
author={{Mounerou, Salou and mal¨¦w¨¦, Kolou and Y., Dagnra Anoumou and Sami, Nimon and Koffi, Akpadza and Mireille, Prince-David},
title={Seroprevalence of Rubella IgG Antibody among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Lom¨¦, Togo},
journal={American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology},
volume={3},
number={4},
pages={134--136},
year={2015},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajidm/3/4/3},
issn={2328-4064},
abstract={<b>Background</b>: In non-immune women in the first trimester of pregnancy, <i>Rubella Virus</i> (RV) infection can lead to congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). In Togo, very little is known about the rubella seroprevalence. <b>Objective</b><b>: </b>To assess the rate of immunization against Rubella Virus among pregnant women. <b>Methods</b><b>: </b>Serum samples obtained from 232 pregnant women were tested for rubella-specific IgG antibodies using a commercial ELISA kit. <b>Results</b>: Overall, the seroprevalence of rubella-specific IgG antibodies was 85% (192/226) [CI 95%: 82.7- 87.3%]. All of the seropositive pregnant women had a protective level (titre > 10 UI/mL). The rates of immunization increased with age and gavidity but differences were not statistically significant. <b>Conclusions</b>: The high rate of immunization found, in absence of a routine vaccination program supports the presence of an endemic rubella infection in Lom¨¦. To prevent CRS and eliminate RV, free access to vaccination for at least children and women of childbearing age in Togo is advocated.},
doi={10.12691/ajidm-3-4-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}