SEROTYPE

Serotype

Serotype or serovar refers to distinct variations within a species of bacteria or viruses or among immune cells of different individuals. These microorganisms, viruses, or cells are classified together based on their cell surface antigens, allowing the epidemiologic classification of organisms to the sub-species level. A group of serovars with common antigens is called a serogroup.

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serotype

Noun

  1. A group of microorganisms characterised by a specific set of antigens.

Verb

  1. To assign or classify according to serotypes


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