ArticleIranian journal of microbiology2014
Seroprevalence of varicella-zoster virus among pregnant women in two teaching hospitals, Tehran, Iran.
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- Varicella-zoster virus seroprevalence among reproductive-age women in Iran: a meta-analysis and implications for targeted immunization.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- The clinical and economic burden of varicella in the Middle East: a systematic literature review.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2020Pooled it
- High susceptibility to varicella among urban and rural pregnant women in South India: a brief report.Epidemiology and infection · 2021Article
- Seroprevalence of varicella-zoster virus among pregnant women in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt.The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association · 2019Article
- Varicella infection in the Middle East: Prevalence, complications, and vaccination.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2018Review
- Varicella immunity in Iran: an age-stratified systematic review and meta-analysis.Iranian journal of microbiology · 2014Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesVaricella zoster virus (VZV) can cause life-threatening disease in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to identify the VZV immune status in pregnant women and also determine the validity of self-reported history for chickenpox.
methodsSerologic testing for VZV was performed for 400 pregnant women attending prenatal care at clinics located in two teaching and referral hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The Enzyme Immunoassay method was used to assess IgG antibodies against VZV.
resultsA total of 400 pregnant women, aged 16-43 years (median: 27 years, mean: 27.6 ± 5.9 years), were examined in which 361 (90.3%) were found to be seropositive. Sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values of patients' self reported history were 51.8%, 71.7%, 94.4% and 13.8% respectively.
conclusionSerologic screening for VZV in pregnant women seems crucial. We suggest considering the pregnant women as the target group for future immunization programs in Iran.
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