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Seroconversion

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Seroconversion: The development of detectable antibodies in the blood directed against an infectious agent.

It normally takes some time for antibodies to develop after the initial exposure to the agent.</P> Following seroconversion, a person tests positive in tests based on the presence of antibodies (such as ELISA).

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