seroprevalence

American  

[seer-oh-prev-uh-luhns] / ˌsɪər oʊˈprɛv ə ləns /

noun

plural

seroprevalences

1. Immunology. the prevalence or frequency of prior exposure to a particular pathogen in a population, as determined by the presence of antibodies or other markers in the blood.

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Other Word Forms

• seroprevalency noun
• seroprevalent adjective

Example Sentences

The most recent seroprevalence estimate for California — the share of residents thought to have been infected with the coronavirus at some point — was 55.5% in February, according to data from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2022

Data show lower levels of seroprevalence in children aged 9 and under and in people over 60 compared with those in their 20s, the WHO said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2022

Clarke, the CDC’s co-lead of the seroprevalence team on the COVID-19 epidemiology and surveillance task force.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2022

The percentage of people with antibodies is known as seroprevalence.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2022

“We have to interpret the less severity data in light of the high seroprevalence and some vaccination coverage,” Dr. Jassat said.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021