Look up: Seroconversion

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   Seroconversion
   Seroconversion: The development of detectable antibodies in the blood directed against an infectious agent. It normally takes some time for antibodies to develop after the initial exposure to the agent. Following seroconversion, a person tests positive in tests based on the presence of antibodies (such as ELISA).
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   seroconversion
   <immunology> The change of a serologic test from negative to positive, indicating the development of antibodies in response to infection or immunisation. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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   Seroconversion
   `Seroconversion` is the development of detectable specific antibodies to microorganisms in the serum as a result of infection or immunization. Serology (the testing for antibodies) is used to determine antibody positivity. Prior to seroconversion, the blood tests `seronegative` for the antibody; after seroconversion, the blood tests `seropositive` for the antibody. The word is often used in reference to blood testing for anti-HIV antibodies.
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   seroconversion
   (sēr″o-kәn-vur´zhәn) the change of a patient's serologic test results from negative to positive, indicating development of antibodies in response to infection or immunization.
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   seroconversion
   the change of a serologic test from negative to positive, indicating the development of antibodies in response to infection or immunization.
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   seroconversion
   seroconversion The change of a serologic test from negative to positive, indicating the development of antibodies in response to infection or immunisation. The development of detectable antibodies in the blood directed against an infectious agent.
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