ECHO 9 infection in pregnant women with suspected rubella. Issue 4 (April 1975)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bell, E J; Ross, C A; Grist, N R
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 28:Issue 4(1975)
• Page Start: 267
• Page End: 269
• Publication Date: 1975-04
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.28.4.267
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : Both rubella virus and Echovirus 9 (ECHO 9) were epidemic in Scotland during the summer of 1973; both viruses can cause a mild febrile illness with rash. Sera from 286 rubella-negative pregnant women were tested for neutralizing antibodies to ECHO 9 virus; 40 women had antibody titres suggestive of recent infection. Prospective studies on the outcome of these pregnancies are in progress but preliminary results suggest no connexion between fetal damage and ECHO 9 infection.