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Prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies among operating room and critical care staff at a tertiary teaching hospital: A cross-sectional study.
Farsi, Sara H; Alandijany, Thamir A; Radwi, Mansoor; Farsi, Ali; Bahaaziq, Wadeeah; Abushoshah, Ibrahim; El-Kafrawy, Sherif A; Alsayed, Salma; Azhar, Esam I; Boker, Abdulaziz.
  • Farsi SH; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Alandijany TA; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Radwi M; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Farsi A; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Bahaaziq W; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Abushoshah I; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • El-Kafrawy SA; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Alsayed S; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Azhar EI; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
  • Boker A; From the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care (Farsi, Bahaaziq, Abushoshah, Boker), Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University; from the Special Infectious Agents Unit (Alandijany, El-Kafrawy, Alsayed, Azhar), King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University; from the Departmen
Saudi Med J ; 42(7): 742-749, 2021 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1513260
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To identify the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies among operating room and critical care staff.

METHODS:

In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 319 Healthcare workers employed in the operation theater and intensive care unit of King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), a tertiary teaching hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between August 9, 2020 and November 2, 2020. All participants completed a 20-item questionnaire on demographic data and COVID-19 risk factors and provided blood samples. Antibody testing was performed using an in-house enzyme immunoassay and microneutralization test.

RESULTS:

Of the 319 participants, 39 had detectable COVID-19 antibodies. Five of them had never experienced any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, and only 19 were previously diagnosed with COVID-19. The odds of developing COVID-19 or having corresponding antibodies increased if participants experienced COVID-19 symptoms (odds ratio [OR], 3.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.2-7.5) or reported contact with an infected family member (OR, 5.3; 95% CI, 2.5-11.2). Disease acquisition was not associated with employment in the ICU and involvement in the intubation of or close contact with COVID-19 patients. Of the 19 previously diagnosed participants, 6 did not possess any detectable COVID-19 antibodies.

CONCLUSIONS:

Healthcare workers may have undiagnosed COVID-19, and those previously infected may not have long-lasting immunity. Therefore, hospitals must continue to uphold strict infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Personnel / COVID-19 Serological Testing / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Saudi Med J Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Personnel / COVID-19 Serological Testing / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Saudi Med J Year: 2021 Document Type: Article