title: Serum antibodies to some oncogenic viruses in the child.
abstract: The presence of complement fixing antibodies to four viruses with oncogenic potential for animals was studied in children (including neonates and infants). Antibodies to herpes, adenovirus and avian "gs" sarcoma-leukosis antigens were detected, but there were no antibodies to SV-40. Positivity percentages varied with age and with the antigen used. Possible explanations of the appearance of these antibodies in the child are provided.
mesh_terms: D000260:Adenoviruses, Human / Q000276:immunology*; D000367:Age Factors; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D000956:Antigens, Viral; D001358:Avian Sarcoma Viruses / Q000276:immunology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003168:Complement Fixation Tests; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013539:Simian virus 40 / Q000276:immunology*; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000956:Antigens, Viral