Abstract
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The results of the comparative sero-epidemiology of herpes-like viruses (HLV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in man are presented. Sera from 573 subjects of various age groups were examined for the presence of complement-fixing antibodies to these viruses. Antibodies to HLV appeared at an earlier age than HSV antibodies and reached a frequency of 65% in the 3-5 year age group. Both antibodies were present in 85-90% of the adult population and were distributed on a worldwide basis. Both antibodies persisted for at least 10 years in sera of 26 normal individuals. Fifty percent of sera obtained from 99 rhesus monkeys within 1-4 days after time of capture contained antibodies reacting with HLV antigen.
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