title: Age-specific prevalence of dengue antibodies in Bangkok infants and children.
abstract: Seroprevalence of dengue antibodies were determined in healthy children in Bangkok. At 9, 12, and 18 months of age 23%, 9%, and 17% of children respectively had neutralizing antibodies against one or more serotypes. DEN1 was the most prevalent, followed by DEN3, DEN2, and DEN4. Twelve children had serologic evidence of dengue infection. The nadir of dengue antibodies in children was at 12 months of age. In highly endemic areas, dengue vaccination could be needed at an early age.
authors: Department of Tropical Pediatrics, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. tmkps@mahidol.ac.th
authors: Krisana
authors: K
authors: Pengsaa
authors: Kriengsak
authors: K
authors: Limkittikul
authors: Christine
authors: C
authors: Luxemburger
authors: Sutee
authors: S
authors: Yoksan
authors: Laurent
authors: L
authors: Chambonneau
authors: Churdchoo
authors: C
authors: Ariyasriwatana
authors: Keswadee
authors: K
authors: Lapphra
authors: Pornthep
authors: P
authors: Chanthavanich
authors: Jean
authors: J
authors: Lang
authors: Arunee
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authors: Sabchareon
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000097:blood*; D003715:Dengue / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009500:Neutralization Tests; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D012703:Serotyping; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial