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Background and Purpose: Rubella is a member of togaviridate viruses, with minor morbidity in children. Rubella infection during pregnancy causes various malformations including congenital cataract. Immunity against it is, therefore, important in girls before marriage and it is recommended in girls without antirubella antibody in some countries. This study is intended to determine the anti-rubella immunity in premarriage girls in Sabzevar, Iran.
Methods and Materials: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 186 pre-marriage girls in Sabzevar, Iran to determine serological anti-rubella (IgG and IgM)using ELlSA. NOVUM DIAGNOSTICA Kit was used for tests and SPSS for data analysis.
Results: 172 girls (92.5%) were positive and 14 girls (7.5%) negative, Le. high risk group.152 girls (81.7%) already infected with rubella were now positive and 11 girls (5.9%) negative.
Conclusion: Subjects' age and IgG antibody did not show any significant relationships while a significant relationship was found between exposure to rubella and IgG (p
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