Definition: EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES based on the detection through serological testing of characteristic change in the serum level of specific ANTIBODIES. Latent subclinical infections and carrier states can thus be detected in addition to clinically overt cases.
IM GEN only; coord NIM with specific disease (IM); specify geog if pertinent; DF: SEROEPIDEMIOL STUDIES
ExamplesHIV Seroprevalence
Other names Seroprevalence; Study, Seroepidemiological; Studies, Seroepidemiological; Seroprevalences; Seroepidemiological Studies; Study, Seroepidemiologic; Studies, Seroepidemiologic; Seroepidemiological Study; Seroepidemiologic Study
