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[A study on the prevalence of cytomegalovirus complement-fixing antibodies in the Turkish population (author's
Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni
|January 1, 1980
Abstract:
The prevalence of cytomegalovirus (Ad 169) antibodies in the Turkish population is studied by complement fixation techniques in 692 sera obtained from various age groups. The titer of 1:8 or higher antibody levels detected in 68% of 0-5 age groups and in 93% of 55 and above ages. Our findings proved that cytomegalovirus infections are frequent and recurrent in Turkish community like other countries which have low living and socio-economical standards.