Seroprevalence and characterization of Epstein-Barr virus exposure among paediatric population.
Indian J Med Microbiol
; 50: 100643, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
The study explored Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) exposure in 244 children using EBV-specific serology. Seroprevalence of EBV was 75-80%. Past infection and primary infection were observed in 52.04% & 8.6% respectively, whereas 23.36% showed no serological evidence of exposure to EBV. Age-stratification suggested maternal antibodies may have protected infants till 6 months of age, while the 1-3 year age group showed maximum primary infection and the 6 months to 1 year group showed the maximum susceptible group to EBV primary infection. There is a paucity of literature about EBV in India and further research is required for a better understanding of EBV pathogenesis and its clinical implications in Indian children.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Herpesvirus Humano 4
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Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr
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Anticuerpos Antivirales
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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En
Revista:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
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Article