Rubella Seroprevalence and real-time PCR detection of RUBV among Congolese pregnant women

Abstract Background Rubella is an acute infectious disease caused by Rubella virus (RUBV). RUBV remains an important pathogen worldwide, causing approximately 100 000 cases of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) every year; and the most severe consequence of rubella is teratogenicity. The aim of this...

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Published in:	BMC Infectious Diseases
Main Authors:	Josue Zanga, Makola Kennedy Mbanzulu, Arnold-Freddy Kabasele, Nlandu Roger Ngatu, Dimosi Roger Wumba
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2017-04-01
Subjects:	Democratic Republic of Congo Kisantu town Real-time PCR Rubella virus infection Seroprevalence
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2352-6

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