Seroepidemiological survey of hospital-associated populations in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
;
1976 Mar; (1): 16-20
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-34381
ABSTRACT
Almost 1,500 sera from hospital-associated groups in Colombo, Sri Lanka were tested for antibodies against melioidosis, scrub typhus, influenza, and group B arboviruses. A low prevalence of antibodies was found against meliodosis and scrub typhus. Crude prevalence rates of more than 50% were encountered for antibodies against A influenza, and there was no apparent difference in rates when these were analysed according to age, sex, or ethnic background. Influenza B antibodies were more prevalent in older individuals. Antibodies against group B arboviruses were found in all groups tested, and were significantly more prevalent in older Tamils, who has estimated attack rates of more than 5% per year.
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Assunto principal:
Vírus da Influenza A
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Recursos Humanos em Hospital
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Arbovírus
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Orientia tsutsugamushi
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Sri Lanka
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Estudantes de Medicina
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Doadores de Sangue
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
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Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
1976
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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