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. 1987 Oct;99(2):547–550. doi: 10.1017/s0950268800068047

The levels of measles antibodies in Nigerian children aged 0-12 months and its relationship with maternal parity.

N O Eghafona 1, A A Ahmad 1, L E Odama 1, C Onuora 1, L T Gosham 1, S O Emejuaiwe 1, E I Woghiren 1
PMCID: PMC2249294  PMID: 3678407

Abstract

Six hundred and fifty-seven children aged between 0 and 12 months were randomly chosen and studied for measles antibody titres by the haemagglutination inhibition (HAI) test. The results showed significant variations in HAI antibody titres. Children between 0-3 months showed high measles HAI antibody titres which declined to a trough between 4 and 6 months. A rise in HAI antibody titre was observed from 10 to 12 months age. Multiparity and higher age in the mothers were noted as probable factors influencing the titres of measles HAI antibody in children. The results indicated that with increased maternal parity, measles HAI antibody titres in the children declined.

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