Contribution to the Interpretation of SerologicalFindings of Rubella in Pregnant Women

Czech version

Authors: M. Mrázová; I. Sodja; M. Šmelhausová
Authors‘ workplace: Státní zdravotní ústav, Centrum epidemiologie a mikrobiologie, Praha, ředitel doc. MUDr. J. Kříž
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 1999; (2): 87-90
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Overview

The objective of the submitted paper was to demonstrate on five case-reports the problem ofinterpretation of serological findings of rubella in pregnant women and to draw attention topossible problems (protracted formation of IgM antibodies after primary infection, heterogene-ous IgM antibody response, cross reaction, reinfection of immunised women despite detectedantibodies in serum) (7, 3, 1, 2, 5).In addition the authors wanted to emphasize the importance of respecting basic demands duringsampling and transport of material incl. the clinical and epidemiological case-history.

Key words:
rubella - serological findings - pregnant women.

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