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Title:

Epstein-Barr virus serostatus: no difference despite aberrant patterns in athletes and control group.

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Pottgiesser, T; Wolfarth, B; Schumacher, YO; Bauer, G
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To investigate the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) serostatus in an athletic endurance population, especially the prevalence of complex aberrant EBV antibody patterns. In addition, the purpose was to determine whether serology in athletes is more complex than in the general population. METHODS: The study protocol included serological testing of 202 advanced endurance athletes (biathlon, cycling, nordic skiing (state to international level); mean age 19 +/- 4) and 200 control subjects (mean ag...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Med Sci Sports Exerc
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
38
Journal issue:
10
Pages contribution:
1782-91
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000230122.91264.3f
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17019300
Print-ISSN:
0195-9131
TUM Institution:
Poliklinik für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin
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