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

Cilt: 18 Sayı: 3 13 Mayıs 2024
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Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study

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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.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

başkent üniversitesi

Proje Numarası

ka23/244

Etik Beyan

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.

Teşekkür

katılım sağlayan tüm hastalarıma teşekkür ederim

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

İç Hastalıkları

Bölüm

Klinik Araştırma

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

16 Nisan 2024

Yayımlanma Tarihi

13 Mayıs 2024

Gönderilme Tarihi

10 Ocak 2024

Kabul Tarihi

12 Mart 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2024 Cilt: 18 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

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. Türkiye Çocuk Hast Derg. 2024;18(3):192-195. doi:10.12956/tchd.1417507
Chicago
Kılıç, Serhat, Betül Orhan Kılıç, Dilek Konuksever, Esra Baskın, ve 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 (01 Mayıs 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, ve İ. Z. Ecevit, “Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study”, Türkiye Çocuk Hast Derg, c. 18, sy 3, ss. 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 (01 Mayıs 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. Türkiye Çocuk Hast Derg. 2024;18:192–195.
MLA
Kılıç, Serhat, vd. “Varicella Seroprevalence in Pediatric Populations: Results from a Single-Center Study”. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi, c. 18, sy 3, Mayıs 2024, ss. 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. Türkiye Çocuk Hast Derg. 01 Mayıs 2024;18(3):192-5. doi:10.12956/tchd.1417507

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