Has oral fluid the potential to replace serum for the evaluation of population immunity levels?: a study of measles, rubella and hepatitis B in rural Ethiopia

Has oral fluid the potential to replace serum for the evaluation of population immunity levels?: a study of measles, rubella and hepatitis B in rural Ethiopia

OBJECTIVE: To assess the suitability of using oral-fluid samples for determining the prevalence of immunity to vaccine-preventable infections. METHODS: Paired blood and oral-fluid samples were obtained from 853 individuals of all ages from a rural Ethiopian community. Oral fluid around the gums was...

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Main Authors: Nokes D. James (Author), Enquselassie Fikre (Author), Nigatu Wondatir (Author), Vyse Andrew J. (Author), Cohen Bernard J. (Author), Brown David W.G (Author), Cutts Felicity T. (Author)
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Published: The World Health Organization, 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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