ArticleBMJ open2022
Sero-prevalence of 19 infectious pathogens and associated factors among middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
objectivesTo systematically assess the sero-prevalence and associated factors of major infectious pathogens in China, where there are high incidence rates of certain infection-related cancers.
designCross-sectional study.
setting10 (5 urban, 5 rural) geographically diverse areas in China.
participantsA subcohort of 2000 participants from the China Kadoorie Biobank. PRIMARY MEASURES: Sero-prevalence of 19 pathogens using a custom-designed multiplex serology panel and associated factors.
resultsOf the 19 pathogens investigated, the mean number of sero-positive pathogens was 9.4 (SD 1.7), with 24.4% of participants being sero-positive for >10 pathogens. For individual pathogens, the sero-prevalence varied, being for example, 0.05% for HIV, 6.4% for human papillomavirus (HPV)-16, 53.5% for
conclusionsAmong Chinese adults, previous and current infections with certain pathogens were common and varied by area, sex and birth cohort. These infections may contribute to the burden of certain cancers and other non-communicable chronic diseases.
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