A new study under consideration at BMC Microbiology and published on the Research Square* preprint server describes a potential relationship between antibody titers against the rubella virus and the ...

The diagnosis of rubella can be made by isolating the virus from the nasopharynx or by means of a positive antibody titer. Elevated rubella immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody indicates current rubella ...

Passive immunization is a method that helps prevent rubella in those who are exposed or susceptible to the disease. In this strategy, ready-made IgG antibodies against rubella are administered.