RISK OF SARS-COV-2 INFECTION IN HIGHLY EXPOSED HEALTH WORKERS
Revista de la Asociacion Espanola de Especialistas en Medicina del Trabajo
; 31(1):9-18, 2022.
Article
in Spanish
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-1877309
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The present study makes it possible to establish the profile of the worker most susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, describe seroprevalence and determine the presence of anosmia and / or dysgeusia. Material andMethods:
A descriptive, cross-sectional, and retrospective epidemiological study was carried out for 263 days in an ICU of a tertiary hospital. One hundred forty-six workers from 11 different categories were included. The results of the diagnostic tests for infection were consulted, and a telephone interview was carried out.Results:
Fifty-six workers were infected (39.4%).The risk of infection in healthcare workers was higher (OR 3.38). Nursing staff and shift workers had a higher infection rate (p = 0, 000). Anti SARS-CoV-2 (AntiN) IgG antibodies were detected for more than four months. 38.1% developed anosmia and/or dysgeusia with a recovery of 117.41 days on average.Conclusions:
The data obtained may be of interest for assessing occupational risk against SARS-CoV-2 in the health field. © 2022, Accion Medica S.A.. All rights reserved.
Search on Google
Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
Scopus
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Revista de la Asociacion Espanola de Especialistas en Medicina del Trabajo
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS