Seroprevalence of measles antibody among immigrants in Gwangju, South Korea
The higher seropositivity observed among long-term residents and women is likely due to prior immunization with the MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) vaccine, which is recommended to prevent congenital rubella syndrome as part of pre-pregnancy vaccination protocols. This study underscores the importance of implementing tailored vaccination programs based on the characteristics of immigrant populations and focusing on countries with low seroprevalence to effectively prevent measles reintroduction.
Authors
- Jihoon Seo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3946-6476)
- Jee‐Eun Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2203-2698)
- Sun‐Seog Kweon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2378-8550)
- Seong-Woo Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6150-3934)
- Sarah Kim-Hellmuth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8791-5729)
- Hyerin Na
- Kim Kyunghak
- Kyung‐Hwa Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6697-8819)
- Jun Hwi Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8558-3564)
- Sun Bong-Kyu
- Jin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7894-7550)
- Ran Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9813-3033)
- Anna Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5881-7246)
- Seong Eun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0162-6155)
- So Hyun Bae
- So Yeong Park
Institutions
- Chonnam National University (KR)
- Chosun University (KR)
- Chonnam National University Hospital (KR)
- Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (KR)
- Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1505489
- Primary Topic
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Mike and Josie Harper Cancer Research Institute
- Chonnam National University
- Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital