Pitfalls in estimation of celiac disease prevalence using serology: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT

Celiac disease [CD] is an auto-immune disorder. The prevalence of CD has been estimated mainly based on serological tests. The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of celiac disease in the adult general population of Mashhad, northeast of Iran and pitfall of serology in epidemiological studies considering the importance of serology titer