Antibodies against measles and rubella virus among different age groups in Thailand: A population-based serological survey

Wanlapakorn, Nasamon; Wasitthankasem, Rujipat; Vichaiwattana, Preeyaporn; Auphimai, Chompoonut; Yoocharoen, Pornsak; Vongpunsawad, Sompong; Poovorawan, Yong

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0225606

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“…For China, although there were differences depending on the survey period and region, the overall reported seropositivity to measles was 80-90%, which is comparable to our results [ 8 ]. In Thailand, aligning with our observations among Thai migrants, Wanlapakorn et al [ 9 ] reported a high seroprotection rate (98.7%) for measles in those aged > 30 years.…”

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“…In young adults, low immunity to measles was observed in this study and other studies conducted in marriage migrants’ countries of origin [ 6 - 9 ]. For Korea, the 2-dose measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rate has been maintained at > 95% since 1996, but immunity to measles in adolescents and young adults was significantly lower (49-70%) than that in older adults [ 10 ].…”

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Measles susceptibility of marriage migrant women in Korea

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Kim²,

Hong³

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Epidemiol Health

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Measles elimination in South Korea was approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014.However, small sporadic outbreaks of measles continue to occur, mostly driven by imported cases [1].Measles introduced from abroad spreads to susceptible populations, such as infants or young adults who are insufficiently vaccinated or in cases where the vaccine effect has waned. The number of foreignborn individuals in South Korea has increased sharply (1,271,807 foreigners with long-term stay in 2019), of which approximately 10% are marriage migrants [2]. Marriage migration has increased rapidly since the mid-1990s as the government officially encouraged international marriages between foreign women and Korean men to resolve the rural bride shortage. Earlier, most foreign brides were Chosunjok (ethnic Koreans from China), but recently, their country of origin has diversified. As of January 2019, out of a total of 132,748 foreign-born women married to Korean men and living in South Korea, the most common country of origin was China (34.7%), followed by Vietnam (30.4%), Japan (9.4%), Philippines (8.6%), Cambodia (3.2%), Thailand (3.3%), and others (10.3%) [3]. Measles vaccination rates worldwide have increased over time, but are still lower in low-or middle-income countries than in developed countries. The estimated first-dose measles-containing vaccine (MCV1) coverage in Vietnam was 84.4% to 93.3% between 2000 and 2019, but the second-dose measlescontaining vaccine (MCV2) administration only started in 2007 [4,5]. The estimated MCV1 coverage in Cambodia was 63.7% to 91.1% between 200063.7% to 91.1% between and 201963.7% to 91.1% between , and MCV2 administration only started in 2012. These suboptimal measles vaccine coverage rates in the countries of origin of marriage migrant women suggest the possible influx of measles-susceptible populations into South Korea. Since marriage migrant women frequently become pregnant, give birth, take care of children, and travel overseas to their country of origin, immunity to measles becomes particularly important. However, thus far, there has been no information regarding measles immunity in marriage migrant women in South Korea.

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Measles susceptibility of marriage migrant women in Korea

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Hong³

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“…It is lower but still comparable to the findings of other studies. This could be due to the older age of volunteers serum collection [3].…”

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Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella antibodies among Southwestern Libyan students.

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Background Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) are vaccine preventable viral diseases. They cause significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. The seroprevalence data on MMR in Libya is limited. The aim of our study was to assess the immune status and infection susceptibility of primary school children and university students for measles, mumps, and rubella in Libya through a seroprevalence survey. Methods A cross-sectional serosurvey of MMR was conducted in Brack city, Libya among students of at Al-Shoroug Primary School (ASP) and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sabha University (FETS). Results A total of 76 participants were surveyed. The age range was 7-20 years old with a mean of 13.6 years. The overall mumps IgG seropositivity rate was 43.4%. Measles and Mumps IgG levels among children are significantly higher than University students. A high rubella IgG seroprevalence was noticed in female university students. Conclusion The measles and Mumps IgG sharply decreased with time compared to rubella IGg. According to the Libyan program the first and second dose of the MMR vaccine is given at the age of 12and 18 months, respectively. That may not be protective in adult age. A third regular dose could be recommended in the national vaccine program to prevent outbreaks in young adults. Clinical relevance These results can inform the development of future screening programs and contribute to the management of viral infections in schools and universities. Key words Measles, Mumps, Rubella, seroprevalence, seroprotection, immunoglobulin G, Libya

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“…A myriad of pathogens may cause the appearance of rash during febrile illness, and reaching a correct diagnosis is often challenging [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Some of these pathogens cause diseases identified from the earliest days of civilization, such as measles and syphilis, which have recently shown a trend toward re-emergence in modern communities [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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A Case Report of Secondary Syphilis Co-Infected with Measles: A Diagnostic Dilemma with Fever and Rash

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Fever and rash as manifestations of infection by microorganisms are collectively known as febrile exanthem. Since viruses are more frequently associated with fever and rash, these symptoms are thus impetuously termed viral exanthem. However, bacteria represent a frequently overlooked infectious etiology causing rash in humans. In addition, certain microbes may exhibit pathognomonic features that erupt during illness and facilitate clinical diagnosis. Conversely, coinfections often obscure the clinical characteristics of the primary disease and further challenge clinicians attempting to reach a diagnosis. We retrospectively looked at de-identified clinical data of a patient who presented to the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Bangkok in July 2019 with complaints of fever and rash. The case involved a 35-year-old who presented with a 3-day history of fever, respiratory symptoms, myalgia, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, and a generalized maculopapular rash. On examination, the patient was febrile, tachycardic, and tachypneic, with a mean arterial pressure of 95 mmHg. A differential white blood cell count showed: leukocytes, 5800/µL; neutrophils, 4408/µL; lymphocytes, 406/µL; and platelets, 155,000/µL. Striking findings involving the integumentary system included Koplik’s spots and generalized maculopapular rash. Further serology revealed positive immunoglobulin (Ig)M and IgG for both measles and rubella virus, including reactive serology for Treponema pallidum. Here we describe the clinical course and management of this patient.

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Antibodies against measles and rubella virus among different age groups in Thailand: A population-based serological survey

Cited by 19 publications

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Measles susceptibility of marriage migrant women in Korea

Measles susceptibility of marriage migrant women in Korea

Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella antibodies among Southwestern Libyan students.

A Case Report of Secondary Syphilis Co-Infected with Measles: A Diagnostic Dilemma with Fever and Rash

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