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- A study was conducted in a Covid-19 hospital in Morelos, Mexico, to assess the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among healthcare workers (HCW) and identify factors linked to infection.
- The findings revealed that 31% of participants had antibodies, while only 13.1% had tested positive via RT-PCR, with higher seroprevalence seen in social workers (35.7%) compared to laboratory personnel (12.0%).
- The study emphasizes the value of serological testing for accurately assessing infection rates in healthcare settings where only symptomatic cases are typically documented.
Article Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among healthcare workers (HCW) and to identify factors associated with infection. Materials and meth-ods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a Covid-19 hospital in Morelos, Mexico. Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins were detected by ELISA. A bivariate and multivariable Poisson regression model were performed to identify factors associated with infection.
Results: Among all participants, 31% had anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, while only 13.1% had reported a history of positive RT-PCR. Individuals who reported cohabiting with someone with Covid-19, and those who had a previous RT-PCR test, were more likely to be seropositive. Laboratory personnel had the lowest seroprevalence (12.0%), while social workers had the highest (35.7%).
Conclusions: The results of this study show the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among HCW in a hospital in Mexico, and underline the importance of serological tests for a better estimate of prevalence in health systems where only symptomatic cases are recorded.
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