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

A CDC study of seroprevalence — testing for the presence of antibodies in people’s blood — showed that as of May 2022, almost 95% of Americans had either had COVID, gotten vaccinated for COVID, or both.

From Los Angeles Times

These seroprevalence surveys have shown that by June 2022, 94% of American adults — and roughly as many children — had been vaccinated, infected, or both.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most recent seroprevalence estimate for California — the overall share of residents thought to have been infected with the coronavirus at some point — was 55.5% in February.

From Los Angeles Times

So-called seroprevalence rates surged to 67% in October from 16% in February of 2021, the WHO said, in a summary of studies from around the globe.

From Seattle Times