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30 May, 5 tweets, 2 min read
Explained | A serological survey is conducted to assess the prevalence of a disease in a population. It is done by detecting the presence of specific antibodies that are produced against the #virus.

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Can serology surveys reveal more than just exposure?

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Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been busy holding back-to-back meetings with senior officials of various departments to get a feel of the challenges lying ahead of him over the next two years. This is his first stint with the agency.

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