Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) trends in Sri Lanka: insights from a hospital-based seroprevalence analysis
Seroprevalence of HCMV in diverse low and high-risk populations of Sri Lanka was studied for the first time. HCMV seroprevalence is similar between genders (p > 0.05) and increases with age. Over 90% of individuals are infected with HCMV by age 15, indicating a high prevalence of primary infections from early childhood to adolescence. This study provides essential background information on HCMV infection and its impacts in diverse populations of Sri Lanka and aids in executing preventive and therapeutic measures in high-risk populations.
Authors
- N.P. Sunil-Chandra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2640-783X)
- Shobha Gunathilaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0367-302X)
- Mangalika Jayasundara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3547-9766)
- Suduwa Dewage Himal Suminda
Institutions
- University of Kelaniya (LK)
- Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (LK)
- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10594-2
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- National Physical Science Consortium
- University of Kelaniya