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seropositive
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seropositive
(of a person whose blood has been tested for a specific disease, such as AIDS) showing a serological reaction indicating the presence of the disease
seropositive [¦si·rō′päz·əd·iv]
(pathology)
Having a positive serologic test for some condition.
Specifically, having a positive serologic test for syphilis.
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However, in regard to male prisoners, they comment that "elective testing combined with a moderate testing rate likely resulted in a high estimate of seropositivity that is unrepresentative of the general male prison population.
HIV testing for prisoners based on risk factors may underestimate ... by Rosenberg, J. / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
seropositivity of some HIV-infected patients, although weak compared with the level of seropositivity in cattle or dogs, could suggest circulation of the parasite within immunocompromised hosts, a hypothesis supported by Lobato et al.
Serologic screening for Neospora caninum, France by Robert-Gangneux, Florence; Klein, Frederic / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Overall, the vaccine is approximately 48% effective in preventing HSV-2 seropositivity and about 78% effective in preventing symptomatic HSV-2.
Genital Herpes ? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment by peterhutch / Health, general community
 
 
 
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