Seroprevalence of rubella antibodies among antenatal patients in the Western Cape : original article

• Published in: South African medical journal Vol. 95; no. 9; pp. 688 - 690
• Main Authors: Corcoran, Craig, Hardie, Diana R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG) 01.09.2005
• Subjects: Antenatal patients; Rubella virus; Seroprevalence; Western Cape; Women

Objectives. To determine the seroprevalence of rubella virus infection among antenatal patients aged between 15 and 45 years in the Western Cape province of South Africa, in order to provide data to determine the need for vaccination to protect women of childbearing age. Design. A cross-sectional st...