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

  • Josue Zanga,
  • Makola Kennedy Mbanzulu,
  • Arnold-Freddy Kabasele,
  • Nlandu Roger Ngatu &
  • Dimosi Roger Wumba
  • 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 study was to estimate the prevalence of RUBV IgG antibodies and determine RUBV genotypes in Congolese pregnant women in Kongo central province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

 

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