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Seroprevalence refers to the proportion of a population that has antibodies to a particular infectious agent in their blood serum. It is a measure of past or present infection within a community. Estimating seroprevalence typically involves testing a representative sample of individuals for the presence of specific antibodies. These antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to an infection, and their detection indicates that a person has been exposed to the pathogen, regardless of whether they showed symptoms or if the infection is still active.
Seroprevalence studies are crucial for understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases. They help determine how widespread