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Rubella susceptibility in pregnant women and results of a postpartum immunization strategy in Catalonia, Spain [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Elimination of congenital rubella syndrome depends not only on effective childhood immunization but also on the identification and immunization of rubella susceptible women.
Barreales, Saul, Bayas Rodríguez, José María, Calvente, Valentín, García-Basteiro, Alberto L., Goncé Mellgren, Anna, Oliveras, Laura, Valencia, Salomé, Vilajeliu, Alba   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Modelling Impact of Different Varicella Immunisation Strategies Upon Introduction in the Swedish National Programme

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Countries with varicella immunisation programmes have seen major reductions in disease burden. While two‐dose schedules are now universally adopted, dosing ages vary, and some countries initially include catch‐up vaccination of older children to speed impact. This modelling study assessed three two‐dose schedules in the Swedish setting (1)
Gianpaolo Scalia Tomba, Frida Kasteng, Annika Ersson, Sören Andersson, Emma Appelqvist, Marie Nordahl, Kari Johansen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiology of rubella virus cases in the pre-vaccination era of Ethiopia, 2009–2015 [PDF]

, 2016
Background Rubella is a common mild rash illness caused by rubella virus. The majority of infections occur in children and young adults. The infection is the cause of a serious birth defect known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) when a woman acquires
Aklog Afework, Amha Kebede, Anjelo Asha, Ayenachew Bekele, Ayesheshem Ademe, Berhane Beyene, Birke Teshome, Daddi Jima, Dejenie Shiferaw, Esete Assefa, Hiwot Ketema, Kathleen Gallagher, Mekonen Getahun, Mesfin Tefera, Yonas HaileGiorgis, Yoseph HaileMariam   +15 more
core   +2 more sources

Gingival and Periodontal Diseases and Conditions in Children and Adolescents: Consensus Report

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The objectives of this Focused Workshop were to update the epidemiology, aetiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management of gingival and periodontal diseases and conditions in children and adolescents, and to explore the applicability of the 2018 Classification in children and adolescents.
Iain Chapple, Sotiria Gizani, Mariano Sanz, Dominique Declerck, Phoebus Madianos, Valerie Clerehugh, Monique Danser, Esti Davidovich, Janet Davies, Nikos Donos, Elisabeth Dursun, Elena Figuero, Filippo Graziani, Mervi Gursoy, Soren Jepsen, Clara Joseph, Moritz Kebschull, Norbert Kraemer, Tina Lambrinaki, Rodrigo López, David J. Manton, Joerg Meyle, Ana Molina, Lior Shapira, Cheryl Somani, Georgios Tsilingaridis, Svante Twetman, Nicola West, Biniyam Wondimu, Ferranti Wong, David Herrera   +30 more
wiley   +1 more source

Congenital rubella syndrome and its protean manifestation in Nigeria

Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Background Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) arises from intrauterine infections with the rubella virus especially during the first trimester of pregnancy. It affects various systems resulting in disastrous outcomes.
Nubwa Yusufu Papka, Chinwe Chioma Okoro, Esther Anani, Maryam Abdulrahman Raji, Josephat M. Chinawa   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mass measles rubella immunization campaign: Bhutan experience

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2011
Background: Bhutan has attained universal child immunization since 1991. Since then, immunization coverage is maintained at high level through routine immunization, periodic National Immunization Days, and mop up campaigns.
Bhakta R Giri, Pem Namgyal, K P Tshering, K P Sharma, Tandin Dorji, Chewang Tamang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The status of rubella IgG antibody titer between antenatal and postnatal among pregnant non-immune to rubella

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2021
Background: The infection of rubella in pregnancy is worrisome due to the fact that it causes miscarriages, congenital defects, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).
Irfana Rasool, Ayesha Azad, Saeed Baradwan, Muhammad Salman Bashir, Dania Al-Jaroudi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological investigation and prevention and control strategies of rubella in Anhui province, China, from 2012 to 2021

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundRubella is a highly contagious viral infection with mild manifestations that occurs most often in children and young adults. Infection during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, can result in an infant born with congenital rubella
Ning Zhang, Xiaodong Cheng, Shujie Zhou, Binbing Wang, Xianwei Luo, Yu Chai, Jihai Tang, Bin Su, Zhirong Liu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi, Carmen Scieuzo, Federica De Stefano, Luca Masucci, Patrizia Falabella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pathogenesis of Congenital Rubella Virus Infection in Human Fetuses: Viral Infection in the Ciliary Body Could Play an Important Role in Cataractogenesis

EBioMedicine, 2015
Background: Development of congenital rubella syndrome associated with rubella virus infection during pregnancy is clinically important, but the pathogenicity of the virus remains unclear.
Thong Van Nguyen, Van Hung Pham, Kenji Abe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source