Seroepidemiology of Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex & Varicella zoster virus in college women of Bushehr

Acute viral infections such as cytomegalovirus، Rubella، Herpes simplex and varicellazoster virus in pregnant women can cause congenital infection with increased risk of developingcongenital anomalies and morbidity. We aimed to identify young women susceptible to these viralinfections in Bushehr. In 2009، 180 female were randomly selected from high schools and collegestudents who were been assisted in marriage consulting clinics. In this cross sectional study، IgGantibodies against varicella zoster virus (VZV)، Herpes simplex virus I،II (HSV I،II)، Rubella &cytomegalovirus (CMV) were determined by indirect enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) technique. Mean age of the participants was 18. 72 years old. %99. 4 and %95 of sera were positive forcytomegalovirus & Rubella respectively and also Antibodies against VZV & HSV were detected in %74. 5& %69. 4 of samples. There were no significant correlation between antibody seropositivity and educationlevel، living places (rural or urban) and occupation. (P<0/05). Although، The findings of this study indicated that high prevalence rate of VZV &HSV 1،2in child bearing age women، but 1/3 -1/4 of them، are still susceptible to these infections، so routinescreening of these viruses is suggested in antenatal care.