Seroprevalence of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Antibodies in Libyan Children at School Entry: Evaluation of MMR Immunization Program

Authors

  • Mohamed Abugalia National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Tripoli, Libya
  • Ibtisam Hadid Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Libya
  • Mohammed Kabouka National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Tripoli, Libya
  • Marwan Sherif Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Libya
  • Abdullah Bashein Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Libya
  • Ali Almgadmi Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Libya
  • Miluda Elhamadi 2 Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Libya
  • Suliman Abusrewil Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Libya

Abstract

Measles, Mumps ,and rubella (MMR) are serious diseases that can lead potentially to disability and death.
The study aimed to determine seroprevalence rates of antibody levels against MMR among Libyan children at
school entry.
This was a cross sectional study undertaken in Tripoli, from August to September 2016. Children of school-entry
age (> 5 to ≤ 7 years) were randomly recruited at vaccination centers. Sera were tested for antibodies againstMMR.
Data analyzed by SPSS program version 20.
Out of 546 children, 290 were males. IgG antibodies against measles, mumps, and rubella were positive in 513
(94%), 436 (80%), 538 (98.5%) children, respectively.
Seropositivity rates in Libyan children at school entry is protective and this is similar in so many other studies. This
indicates that MMR vaccine program is effective in strengthening herd immunity in the Libyan community.

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Published

2024-05-10

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2019): Tripolitana Medical Journal

Section

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