MeSH definition : Studies of the number of cases where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is present
in a specific population at a designated time. The presence in a given individual
is determined by the finding of HIV antibodies in the serum (HIV SEROPOSITIVITY).;
MeSH synonym : seroprevalence, hiv;
MeSH annotation : IM; an epidemiol concept: do not confuse with HIV SEROPOSITIVITY, a diag finding;
specify geog if pertinent;
Studies of the number of cases where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is present
in a specific population at a designated time. The presence in a given individual
is determined by the finding of HIV antibodies in the serum (HIV SEROPOSITIVITY).