Serostatus
Serostatus
Serostatus (pronunciation: /ˈsɪəroʊˌsteɪtəs/) refers to the presence or absence of detectable antibodies in the blood. It is often used in the context of HIV infection, where a person's HIV serostatus may be positive (HIV antibodies are present) or negative (HIV antibodies are not present).
Etymology
The term "serostatus" is derived from the Latin word "serum", referring to the clear portion of the blood, and the Greek word "status", meaning condition or position.
Related Terms
- Seropositive: A term used to describe the presence of antibodies in the blood, indicating a response to an infection or vaccination.
- Seronegative: A term used to describe the absence of antibodies in the blood, indicating no response to an infection or vaccination.
- Seroprevalence: The level of a pathogen in a population, as measured in blood serum.
- Serology: The scientific study or diagnostic examination of blood serum, especially with regard to the response of the immune system to pathogens or introduced substances.
- Serum: The clear, yellowish part of blood that remains after blood cells and clotting proteins have been removed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Serostatus
- Wikipedia's article - Serostatus
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