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| Titel: |
Prevalence of tetanus immunity in the Egyptian population |
| Auteur: |
Redwan, EL-Rashdy M. Al-Awady, Mostafa K. |
| Verschenen in: |
Human antibodies |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 11 (2002) nr. 1-2 pagina's 55-59 |
| Jaar: |
2002-08-30 |
| Inhoud: |
Our aim was to determine the level of tetanus immunity in the general Egyptian population. The surveyed population consisted of 709 healthy subjects from five regions of Egypt, 2 month to 105 years of age. We used an ELISA assay to determine titers of anti-tetanus IgG. According to the widely used criteria, 31.7% of the total population was susceptible to tetanus (IgG level < 0.15 IU/ml), 15.7% had basic protection (0.15–1.0 IU/ml), and 52.6% had full protection (> 1.0 IU/ml). The results revealed that the majority (68.3%) of the population from 2 months to 50 years had a protective level of IgG against tetanus. The level of susceptibility increases with age until it reaches 90.3% in females who are over than 60 years olds. Significantly, more males (23.7%) than females (41.3%) were unprotected against tetanus. Our results suggest that monitoring immunization status and administering the tetanus vaccine as required are essential to insure adequate and long-lasting antibody levels. |
| Uitgever: |
IOS Press |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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