Low seroprevalence of parvovirus B19 in Taiwanese children and young adults.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of parvovirus B19 antibodies in children and young adults aged=30 years old in Taiwan.

Methods: Stored serum samples from healthy volunteers aged 1-29 years in Taipei were randomly selected and tested for antiparvovirus B19 immunoglobulin G by enzyme immunoassay.

Results: A total of 277 serum samples were tested.