Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) among women in Tabriz City, Iran in 2013. Methods: This study was carried out in numerous laboratories in city of Tabriz. In 2013, 26 618 women aged 18–35 years were enrolled in this study. Serum samples were analyzed with chemiluminescence apparatus and SPSS software was used to conduct the statistical analysis. Results: A total of 26 618 individuals were examined (10 598 cases for anti-CMV and 16 020 cases for anti-rubella). About 98.9% and 1.1% samples were reported positive and negative for CMV immunoglobulin G (IgG), respectively. The positivity for anti-CMV immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody was found in 0.75% samples, while 99.25% were negative for the anti-CMV IgM antibody. Anti-IgG against rubella seropositivity was found in 95.8% and rubella IgM seropositivity in 0.93%. Anti-IgG against rubella seronegativity was found in 4.2% and rubella IgM seronegativity in 99.07%. Conclusions: According to the results, primary and secondary infections are usually symptomless or inconspicuous, but they can cause serious fetal damage. Routine antenatal care should therefore include serological testing to check the immune status of the woman and to diagnose any fresh virus infections that may arise.
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