Correlation between anti‐JC‐virus and anti‐cytomegalovirus, ‐Epstein–Barr virus and ‐measles/‐rubella/‐varicella–zoster‐virus antibodies
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24590
Abstract: Anti‐JCV antibody status is used for PML‐risk‐stratification in MS patients before and during Natalizumab therapy. JCV antibodies can be detected in around 60% of MS patients, however, only a small proportion actually develop PML. As… read more here.
Keywords: measles rubella; jcv; rubella varicella; varicella zoster ... See more keywords
Contribution of parvovirus B19 in suspected cases of measles/rubella in Osaka, Japan, between 2011 and 2021
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28593
Abstract: Erythema infectiosum, caused by human parvovirus B19 (B19V), is difficult to diagnose by its clinical symptoms and is often misdiagnosed as measles or rubella. Timely confirmation of measles/rubella or other viral etiologies via laboratory tests… read more here.
Keywords: parvovirus b19; rubella osaka; 2011 2021; measles rubella ... See more keywords
Progress and challenges in measles and rubella elimination in the WHO European Region.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.06.042
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Despite availability of safe and cost-effective vaccines to prevent it, measles remains one of the significant causes of death among children under five years of age globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) European Region… read more here.
Keywords: european region; measles rubella; rubella elimination; vaccination ... See more keywords
Research priorities for accelerating progress toward measles and rubella elimination identified by a cross-sectional web-based survey.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.02.058
Abstract: BACKGROUND In 2012, the World Health Assembly endorsed the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) that set a target to eliminate measles and rubella in five of the six World Health Organization (WHO) regions by 2020.… read more here.
Keywords: research; progress; web based; measles rubella ... See more keywords
Measles and rubella IgG seroprevalence in persons 6 month-35 years of age, Mongolia, 2016.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.04.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND In 2015-2016, Mongolia experienced an unexpected large measles outbreak affecting mostly young children and adults. After two nationwide vaccination campaigns, measles transmission declined. To determine if there were any remaining immunity gaps to measles… read more here.
Keywords: measles rubella; age; years age; mongolia ... See more keywords
Communication lessons learned from the 2017 measles-rubella campaign in India: perspectives from vaccine decision-makers.
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DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daac116
Abstract: In 2017, to reduce the burden of measles and rubella, a nation-wide measles-rubella campaign was launched in India. Despite detailed planning efforts that involved many stakeholders, vaccine refusal arose in several communities during the campaign.… read more here.
Keywords: health; communication; measles rubella; promotion ... See more keywords
Nationwide Measles and Rubella Outbreaks in South Sudan, 2019.
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad032
Abstract: Background South Sudan confirmed a measles outbreak in December 2018. An investigation was conducted to assess underlying causes of the outbreak. Methods Vaccination coverage and measles surveillance data were analyzed. A suspected measles case had… read more here.
Keywords: suspected measles; south sudan; measles igm; measles rubella ... See more keywords
Towards elimination of measles and rubella in Italy: Progress and challenges
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226513
Abstract: Introduction In the WHO European Region, endemic transmission of measles and rubella had been interrupted by 37 and 42 of the 53 member states (MSs), respectively, by 2018. Sixteen MSs are still endemic for measles,… read more here.
Keywords: rubella italy; measles rubella; elimination measles; italy progress ... See more keywords
How much does it cost to measure immunity? A costing analysis of a measles and rubella serosurvey in southern Zambia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240734
Abstract: Background Serosurveys are a valuable surveillance tool because they provide a more direct measure of population immunity to infectious diseases, such as measles and rubella, than vaccination coverage estimates. However, there is concern that serological… read more here.
Keywords: serosurvey; immunity; zambia; measles rubella ... See more keywords
Experiences of sharing results of community based serosurvey with participants in a district of Maharashtra, India
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271920
Abstract: A growing number of organisations, including medical associations, recommend that research subjects should be given the option of being informed about the general outcome and results of the study. We recently completed a study involving… read more here.
Keywords: district maharashtra; sharing results; india; age ... See more keywords
Expansion of the measles and rubella laboratory network, India
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DOI: 10.2471/blt.21.286999
Abstract: Abstract Objective To expand the measles and rubella laboratory network of India by integrating new laboratories. Methods In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Indian government developed a 10-step scheme to systematically expand… read more here.
Keywords: network; laboratory network; measles rubella; rubella laboratory ... See more keywords