THE changing seroepidemiology of varicella in Japan: 1977-1981 and 2001-2005

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2010 Jul;29(7):667-9. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e3181d732fe.

Abstract

We conducted an anti-varicella-zoster virus antibody seroepidemiologic survey comparing the pre- and postvaccine eras of 1977-1981 and 2001-2005. For each period, 828 samples were measured by enzyme immunoassay test and compared. The differences from 1-year-old to high-school aged children were statistically significant. The introductions of optional varicella immunization and lifestyle changes for children were considered influencing factors.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Chickenpox / epidemiology*
  • Chickenpox Vaccine / immunology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Japan / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Chickenpox Vaccine