Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2016.
World J Virol. Aug 12, 2016; 5(3): 97-124
Published online Aug 12, 2016. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v5.i3.97
Table 2 Seroprevalence rates in some tropical countries
CountryPopulationSeroprevalence (%)Ref.
St.Lucia (Caribbean)40-year-old> 70[123]
Tropical islandsPregnant women 84[131]
BoliviaWomen of child-bearing age  88.4[322]
Singapore15-24 yr  40[95]
25-34 yr> 80
India17-20 yr 30[130]
IndiaAdults (rural areas) 68.9[134]
Adults (urban areas) 96.6
IranPregnant women 78.5[323]
Saudi ArabiaPregnant women 74.4[324]
Singapore15-24 yr40[515]
25-34 yr> 80