Seroprevalence of mumps antibodies in children at aged 1-15 years of ages in Konya region

Objective & Hypothesis:In order to determine the incidence of mumps and susceptibility to it, 896 children from Konya city center and nearby villages were included in the study.

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Key Findings & Data:No significant difference in seropositivity was detected between girls and boys.

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Conclusion & Impact:There was a statistically significant increase (p

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

Abstract

In order to determine the incidence of mumps and susceptibility to it, 896 children from Konya city center and nearby villages were included in the study. No significant difference in seropositivity was detected between girls and boys. Seropositivity was 25 percent in children 1-2 years of age while it was 89.3 percent in the 13-15 years of age group. There was a statistically significant increase (p

Özet

Kabakulak hastalığının görülme sıklığını ve duyarlı kesimi belirlemek amacıyla Konya II merkezi ve çevre köylerinden 1-15 yaş grubu 896 çocuk çalışmaya alındı. Seropozitiflik oranı açısından kız ve erkekler arasında anlamlı farklılık yoktu. 1-2 yaş grubunda Seropozitiflik oranı %25 iken, 13-15 yaş grubunda %89.3 bulundu. 10-12 yaş grubuna kadar yaş ile birlikte Seropozitiflik oranının artışı istatistiksel olarak anlamlıydı (p

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Cite This Article

KOÇ, H., ATAŞ, E., TAŞTEKİN, A., REİSLİ, İ., ALTINDİŞ, M., ERKUL, İ., BAYKAN, M. (2022). Seroprevalence of mumps antibodies in children at aged 1-15 years of ages in Konya region. Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi, Cilt: 42 - Sayı: 3, 357–365. https://ajindex.com/articles/484209