High SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence in Healthcare Workers in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
; 104(4): 1526-1530, 2021 Feb 16.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1320690
ABSTRACT
Among 359 healthcare workers (HCW) employed in Panzi General Referral Hospital located in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 148 (41.2%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Thirty-three (22.3%) of the 148 personnel with positive serology reported symptoms evoking a prior COVID-19 illness. None of the infected HCWs reported COVID-related hospitalization, and all of them recovered. Our findings indicate high and underestimated circulation of SARS-CoV-2 within the Bukavu area.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Health Personnel
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Antibodies, Viral
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Trop Med Hyg
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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