Trend of expansion of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 burden in Gabon (Central Africa) in mid-2021, based on a serological survey.
IJID Reg
; 5: 13-17, 2022 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2004138
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To estimate the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the general population in Gabon, Central Africa.Methods:
From May to July 2021, a cross-sectional study involving participants recruited in the general population in three districts in Gabon was conducted. Eligible participants who provided written informed consent were tested for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies using a simple rapid diagnostic assay.Results:
Overall, 1609 participants were recruited, 1361 (84.6%) from urban sites and 248 (15.4%) from a rural area. The estimated overall seroprevalence was 13.1% (95% CI 11.4-14.8%). The risk of seropositivity increased with age, and the prevalence in the different age groups ranged from 12.9% (8.0-19.4%) in those aged 15-24 years to 23.3% (14.2-34.6%) in those ≥ 65 years old. A higher prevalence was found in the rural population (17.3%; 12.8-22.6%) compared with urban regions (12.3%; 10.6-14.1%). Being a woman was also associated with higher risk of infection (p < 0.001).Conclusions:
This seroprevalence survey revealed a moderate seroprevalence in Gabon, illustrating a relatively low rate of circulation of the virus in the country and correlating with low numbers of confirmed cases and deaths reported to date.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
IJID Reg
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.ijregi.2022.08.006
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