Korean J Infect Dis.
1997 Jan;29(1):29-32.
Prevalence of Measles, Rubella and Varicella-Zoster Antibodies in Hospital Personnel
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea .
- 3Seoul National University Hospital Infection Control Service, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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BACKGROUND: To assess the risk of hospital outbreak and to guide immunization policy, seroprevalences of antibody to measles, rubella, and varicella-zoster were determined in hospital personnel.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study of 290 workers in Seoul National University Hospital was conducted in June 1995. IgG antibody status was determined with commercially available enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (Behring Enzygnost; IgG kit).
RESULTS
Seropositive rates of measles, rubella and varicella-zoster were 95.6%, 87.9% and 96.2%, respectively. There was no statistical difference in seropositive rate according to historical information.
CONCLUSION
These results suggest potential for hospital outbreak of measles or varicella-zoster, especially of rubella. Immunization policy will be needed in hospital personnel.
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