Age-Specific Prevalence of Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Among Individuals Aged 6–19 Years in the United States and Factors Affecting Its Acquisition | Zendy

Henry H. Balfour | Zendy; Frangiscos Sifakis | Zendy; Joseph Sliman | Zendy; Jennifer A. Knight | Zendy; David O. Schmeling | Zendy; William Thomas | Zendy

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Age-Specific Prevalence of Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Among Individuals Aged 6–19 Years in the United States and Factors Affecting Its Acquisition

Author(s) -

Henry H. Balfour,

Frangiscos Sifakis,

Joseph Sliman,

Jennifer A. Knight,

David O. Schmeling,

William Thomas

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

the journal of infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.69

H-Index - 252

eISSN - 1537-6613

pISSN - 0022-1899

DOI - 10.1093/infdis/jit321

Subject(s) - medicine , national health and nutrition examination survey , concordance , demography , population , logistic regression , young adult , immunology , gerontology , environmental health , sociology

Data on the age-specific prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection are relevant for determining when to administer a prophylactic vaccine. Comparison of demographic groups could identify factors associated with its acquisition.

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