Clinical Research

Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study

Volume: 18 Number: 3 May 13, 2024
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Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study

Abstract

Objective: Varicella is a highly contagious illness with potentially severe complications, especially in young children. In Turkey, the varicella vaccine was integrated into the Universal Varicella Vaccination program in 2013, targeting 12-month-old infants. While officially reported varicella cases have decreased considerably in the past two decades, underreporting remains a challenge. This study aimed to investigate varicella seropositivity in a tertiary center. Material and Methods: A qualitative immunoassay, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), was employed to detect anti-varicella antibodies. Serum samples were collected from individuals aged 4 to 18 residing in Turkey. Information on vaccination records, varicella history, and disease notification was also collected. Results: The varicella IgG antibody records were accessed for a total of 90 children. The overall prevalence of positive varicella antibodies was 58.0% (n=47) in the study population. Seropositivity rates were 67.2% for the 4-6 age group and 30% for the 7-12 age group. Notably, the 4-6 age group showed a significant association between seropositivity and age [p=0.005; OR=4.85; 95%CI (1.614-14.569)]. Conclusion: The seropositivity rate of 58% for chickenpox is concerning. In light of this, conducting more extensive studies will provide valuable guidance. It may be worth considering the administration of an additional dose of the varicella vaccine within the age range of 4-6 years. Further research is necessary to assess the potential benefits and feasibility of implementing such a vaccination strategy.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

başkent üniversitesi

Project Number

ka23/244

Ethical Statement

Anabilim Dalınızda görev yapmakta olan Öğr. Gör. Dr. Betül Orhan Kılıç tarafından yürütülecek olan KA23/244 nolu "Pediatrik hastalarda suçiçeği seropozitiflik oranları: Tek merkezli bir çalışmanın bulguları" başlıklı araştırma projesi Kurulumuz tarafından uygun bulunmuştur. Projenin başlama tarihi ile çalışmanın sunulduğu kongre ve yayımlandığı dergi konusunda Kurulumuza bilgi verilmesini rica ederim.

Thanks

katılım sağlayan tüm hastalarıma teşekkür ederim

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

​Internal Diseases

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Early Pub Date

April 16, 2024

Publication Date

May 13, 2024

Submission Date

January 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 12, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 18 Number: 3

APA
Kılıç, S., Orhan Kılıç, B., Konuksever, D., Baskın, E., & Ecevit, İ. Z. (2024). Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi, 18(3), 192-195. https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.1417507
AMA
1.Kılıç S, Orhan Kılıç B, Konuksever D, Baskın E, Ecevit İZ. Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study. Turkish J Pediatr Dis. 2024;18(3):192-195. doi:10.12956/tchd.1417507
Chicago
Kılıç, Serhat, Betül Orhan Kılıç, Dilek Konuksever, Esra Baskın, and İsmail Zafer Ecevit. 2024. “Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study”. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi 18 (3): 192-95. https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.1417507.
EndNote
Kılıç S, Orhan Kılıç B, Konuksever D, Baskın E, Ecevit İZ (May 1, 2024) Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi 18 3 192–195.
IEEE
[1]S. Kılıç, B. Orhan Kılıç, D. Konuksever, E. Baskın, and İ. Z. Ecevit, “Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study”, Turkish J Pediatr Dis, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 192–195, May 2024, doi: 10.12956/tchd.1417507.
ISNAD
Kılıç, Serhat - Orhan Kılıç, Betül - Konuksever, Dilek - Baskın, Esra - Ecevit, İsmail Zafer. “Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study”. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi 18/3 (May 1, 2024): 192-195. https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.1417507.
JAMA
1.Kılıç S, Orhan Kılıç B, Konuksever D, Baskın E, Ecevit İZ. Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study. Turkish J Pediatr Dis. 2024;18:192–195.
MLA
Kılıç, Serhat, et al. “Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study”. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi, vol. 18, no. 3, May 2024, pp. 192-5, doi:10.12956/tchd.1417507.
Vancouver
1.Serhat Kılıç, Betül Orhan Kılıç, Dilek Konuksever, Esra Baskın, İsmail Zafer Ecevit. Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study. Turkish J Pediatr Dis. 2024 May 1;18(3):192-5. doi:10.12956/tchd.1417507


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