Seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 antibodies among health-care workers exposed to COVID-19 patients in a large reference hospital, Iran

Background and Objectives: Health care workers (HCWs) are a high-risk group for acquiring and transmitting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Aim of the study was the evaluation of sero-prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in a random sample of HCWs at a large acute care hos...

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Published in:Iranian journal of microbiology 2022-04, Vol.14 (2), p.138-144
Main Authors: Pagheh, Abdol Sattar, Asghari, Arghavan, Abrari Romenjan, Khadijeh, Mousavi, Tahoora, Abedi, Farshid, Ziaee, Arash, Malakimoghadam, Hakime, Ziaee, Masood
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Language:English
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COVID-19
Health care workers
Iran
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SARS-CoV-2
Sero-epidemiological study
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Summary:Background and Objectives: Health care workers (HCWs) are a high-risk group for acquiring and transmitting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Aim of the study was the evaluation of sero-prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in a random sample of HCWs at a large acute care hospital in Iran. Materials and Methods: We collected blood samples of 180 medical staffs from September 22, 2020 to January 26, 2021. The enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) tests were used for evaluation of the presence of IgG antibodies. Participants completed a self-report questionnaire, comprising demographics, occupational, the work area, and personal protection data. Results: Of the 180 HCWs who participated in this study, 44 (24.4%) were seropositive for anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG. The percentage of IgG positivity was higher in males than females (P
ISSN:2008-3289
2008-4447
DOI:10.18502/ijm.v14i2.9178