Abstract
STL polyomavirus (STLPyV) was recently identified in human specimens. To determine seropositivity for STLPyV, we developed an ELISA and screened patient samples from 2 US cities (Denver, Colorado [500]; St. Louis, Missouri [419]). Overall seropositivity was 68%-70%. The age-stratified data suggest that STLPyV infection is widespread and commonly acquired during childhood.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Colorado / epidemiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Middle Aged
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Missouri / epidemiology
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Polyomavirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Polyomavirus Infections / virology*
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Polyomavirus* / immunology
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Polyomavirus* / ultrastructure
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Young Adult