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The seroepidemiology of Haemophilus influenzae type b prior to introduction of an immunization programme in Kathmandu, Nepal

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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is now recognized as an important pathogen in Asia. To evaluate disease susceptibility, and as a marker of Hib transmission before routine immunization was introduced in Kathmandu, 71 participants aged 7 months–77 years were recruited and 15 cord blood samples were collected for analysis of anti-polyribosylribitol phosphate antibody levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Only 20% of children under 5 years old had levels considered protective (>0.15...

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Published
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Peer reviewed

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10.1371/journal.pone.0085055

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Public Library of Science Publisher's website
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PloS ONE Journal website
Volume:
9
Issue:
1
Pages:
ARTN e85055
Publication date:
2014-01-22
Acceptance date:
2013-11-21
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EISSN:
1932-6203
ISSN:
1932-6203
Language:
English
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pubs:447698
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447698
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2014-02-13

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