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World J Virol. Aug 12, 2016; 5(3): 97-124
Published online Aug 12, 2016. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v5.i3.97
Published online Aug 12, 2016. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v5.i3.97
Table 2 Seroprevalence rates in some tropical countries
Country | Population | Seroprevalence (%) | Ref. |
St.Lucia (Caribbean) | 40-year-old | > 70 | [123] |
Tropical islands | Pregnant women | 84 | [131] |
Bolivia | Women of child-bearing age | 88.4 | [322] |
Singapore | 15-24 yr | 40 | [95] |
25-34 yr | > 80 | ||
India | 17-20 yr | 30 | [130] |
India | Adults (rural areas) | 68.9 | [134] |
Adults (urban areas) | 96.6 | ||
Iran | Pregnant women | 78.5 | [323] |
Saudi Arabia | Pregnant women | 74.4 | [324] |
Singapore | 15-24 yr | 40 | [515] |
25-34 yr | > 80 |
- Citation: De Paschale M, Clerici P. Microbiology laboratory and the management of mother-child varicella-zoster virus infection. World J Virol 2016; 5(3): 97-124
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v5/i3/97.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v5.i3.97