Serostatus refers to the presence or absence of a serological marker in the blood. The presence of detectable levels of a specific marker within the serum is considered seropositivity, while the absence of such levels is considered seronegativity.
HIV/AIDS
The term serostatus is commonly used in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, social advocacy has emphasized the importance of learning one's HIV/AIDS serostatus in an effort to curtail the spread of the disease. [1]
Autoimmune disease
Researchers have investigated the effects of autoantibody serostatus on autoimmune disease presentation. [2] [3] [4] Study of seronegative patient populations has led to the identification of additional autoantibodies that could potentially help with diagnosis. [5] [6]
See also
References
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