Table 2.
Comparison of reported varicella disease history and VZV seropositivity status by reporting source, American Samoa, 2011
| Reporting source of disease history | Reported varicella disease history | VZV IgG antibodies | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive No. (row %) | Negative No. (row %) | Total | ||
| Elementary school students* | Positive | 197 (93) | 14 (7) | 211 |
| Negative | 157 (64) | 90 (36) | 247 | |
| Total | 354 (77) | 104 (23) | 458 | |
| College students† | Positive | 124 (98) | 3 (2) | 127 |
| Negative | 64 (97) | 2 (3) | 66 | |
| Total | 188 (97) | 5 (3) | 193 | |
*
Varicella disease history for elementary school students was based on report by parents or guardians of students.
†
Varicella disease history for college students was based on self-report.