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  • Title: Prevalence of antibodies to respiratory syncytial virus in various populations in Israel.
    Author: Taya M, Morag A, Abramowitz A, Goldblum N, Zakay-Rones Z.
    Journal: Isr J Med Sci; 1984 Dec; 20(12):1146-9. PubMed ID: 6519945.
    Abstract:
    A preliminary study on the prevalence of antibodies to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in individuals of various age-groups was carried out. In healthy infants aged 6 to 12 months, the prevalence was 27%. It increased to 37 and 54% in children aged 1 to 2 and 2 to 4 years, respectively. The prevalence reached 78% in healthy individuals who were more than 20 years old, including pregnant women. Significant levels of specific antibodies were detected in 59% of children aged 6 to 12 months who were hospitalized with respiratory tract illnesses. It appears that acquisition of antibodies to RSV in our population occurs relatively later in life than in other Western countries.
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