Seroprevalence of measles and natural rubella antibodies among children in Bangui, Central African Republic

• Main Authors: Daba Régis (Author), Sosler Stephen (Author), Kipela Jean (Author), Manirakiza Alexandre (Author), Gouandjika-Vasilache Ionela (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Passively acquired maternal antibodies are necessary to protect infants against circulating measles virus until they reach the eligible age of vaccination. Likewise, high levels of population immunity must be achieved and maintained...