Seroprevalence
Short description
Seroprevalence refers to the proportion of a studied population in which specific antibodies are detectable in the blood serum at a given point in time.
Detailed description
Seroprevalence is determined using antibody tests and provides information on how widespread certain antibodies are in a population or group of people. These antibodies may be detectable following a past or current infection or after vaccination. Among other things, seroprevalence studies are used to estimate the prevalence of infections in a population. However, the detection of specific antibodies does not necessarily mean that a person is protected against reinfection or the disease.