Seroprevalence and cross-reactivity of human polyomavirus 9

Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Aug;18(8):1329-32. doi: 10.3201/eid1808.111625.

Abstract

Many humans have antibodies against simian lymphotropic polyomavirus (LPyV), but its DNA has not been found in humans. Identification of human polyomavirus 9 (HPyV9) led us to compare the seroprevalence and cross-reactivity of LPyV and HpyV9. Results could indicate that humans who have antibodies against LPyV are infected by HPyV9.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Antigens, Viral / immunology
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyomavirus / classification
  • Polyomavirus / immunology*
  • Polyomavirus / isolation & purification
  • Polyomavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Polyomavirus Infections / immunology
  • Polyomavirus Infections / virology
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Spodoptera
  • Tumor Virus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Tumor Virus Infections / immunology
  • Tumor Virus Infections / virology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Antigens, Viral