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The occurrence of neutralizing and complement fixing antibodies in rubella

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

Anne M. Field
Anne M. Field
Affiliation:
Virus Reference Laboratory, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London, N. W. 9
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Neutralization and complement-fixation tests to detect rubella antibody are described. Results of such tests show that between 80 and 95% of adults in England and Wales have neutralizing antibody. The presence of complement-fixing antibody indicates recent infection with rubella virus.

Results are presented showing the development of neutralizing and complement-fixing antibody after rubella.

Antibody tests on children with congenital rubella and their mothers are detailed. It is noted that higher neutralizing antibody titres are found in this group than in the general population.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 65 , Issue 3 , September 1967 , pp. 409 - 421
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1967

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