Pitfalls of rubella serology while on the brink of elimination: evaluation of national data, Belgium, 2017

ConclusionThis retrospective analysis shows that rubella serology results may differ considerably according to the assay used. It is therefore important to use the same test when comparing results or performing follow-up testing. The number of anti-rubella IgM analyses was very high. Incorrect use of IgM for screening women of childbearing age can lead to unwarranted anxiety and overuse of confirmation tests.

Source: Eurosurveillance - May 20, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sofie Colman, Kris Vernelen, Bernard China, Dorien Van den Bossche, Laura Cornelissen, Marie-Luce Delforge, Marijke Reynders, Mario Berth, Melissa Depypere, Natasja Van Gasse, Sara Vijgen, Jos Van Acker, An Boel and Elizaveta Padalko Source Type: research