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ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to get cytomegalovirus viruria prevalence data in healthy adult
population. Urine samples were obtained from healthy individuals. Preparation of sample and sera
(polyclonal antibody) were performed by standard method., and detection of cytomegalovirus
antigen in urine sediment were done by Indirect Immunofluorescence Antibodi Technique (IFAT).
The results were analyzed with chi square pearson. From 341 healthy individuals (16 ♀ and 125 ♂)
age between 18 to 61 years. Cytomegalovirys viruria were found in 5 (3, 55%) of subjects. In group
of subjects less than 30 years of age, cytomegalovirus viruria were found in 3,82% subject whereas
in group of subjects more than 30 years of age, cytomegalovirus viruria was not found; chi square
pearson statistic analysis did not show significant difference between two groups (p = 0,529). In
group of women, cytomegalovirus viruria were found in 6,25% subjects whereas in group of men,
cytomegalovirus viruria were found in 3,2% subjects; chi square pearson statistic analysis did not
show significant difference between two groups (p = 0,535). Cytomegalovirus viruria prevalence
among healthy adult population studied was relatively low (3,55%).
Key words: Cytomegalovirus, viruria, prevalence, latent infection, Indirect Immunofluorescence
Antibodi Technique (IFAT)