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- A screening campaign was conducted in Modena, Italy, from May to October 2020 to detect anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among workers.
- The study found that a significant majority (60%) of those with antibodies were employed in manufacturing, alongside other sectors like trade (12%) and transportation (9%).
- Notably, a higher concentration of positive antibody tests was observed in the meat processing sector, highlighting a potential increased risk for these workers.
Article Abstract
The results of a voluntary screening campaign for the presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 serum antibodies are presented, performed on workers in the highly industrialized province of Modena in northern Italy in the period 18 May-5 October 2020. The employment activities of the subjects that tested positive for anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM and/or IgG antibodies were determined and classified using the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC). The distribution across different sectors was compared to the proportion of workers employed in the same sectors in the province of Modena as a whole. Workers with anti-SARS-CoV-2 serum antibodies were mainly employed in manufacturing (60%), trade (12%), transportation (9%), scientific and technical activities (5%), and arts, entertainment and recreation activities (4.5%). Within the manufacturing sector, a cluster of workers with positive serological tests was observed in the meat processing sector, confirming recent data showing a possible increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in these workers.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8345498 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18157948 | DOI Listing |
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