@article{MAKHILLJAVA20111072680, title = {Evaluation of Antibody Titers to H9N2 Influenza Virus in Hospital Staff in Shiraz, Iran}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {10}, number = {7}, pages = {832-834}, year = {2011}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2011.832.834}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2011.832.834}, author = {S. and}, keywords = {influena virus,antibodies,hospital staff,antibody,H9N2,Iran}, abstract = {This study was carried out to understanding the seroprevalence of H9N2 avian influenza virus among hospital staff in Namazi hospital in Shiraz which is situated at the Southwest of Iran. A total of 300 serum samples from hospital staff and 300 control serum samples from people who came for physical check-up (control group) were collected. Hemagglutination-Inhibition (HI) tests were conducted to determine the individual serological status. The seropositive rate (SPR, defined as the proportion with HI titer = 1:40) of antibodies to H9N2 influenza virus and its Geometric Mean Titer (GMT) were calculated and compared among these groups.} }