Trend in seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (IgG antibody) among tribal-dominated population: Findings from Jharkhand, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background & objectives

Serosurvey of COVID-19 provides a better estimation of people who have developed antibodies against the infection. Undertaking such a serosurvey in certain districts of India which are densely populated with prominent tribes can provide valuable information regarding seropravelance of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among such indigenous populations. In this context, two rounds of population-based, cross-sectional serosurveys for SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody were carried out in Jharkhand, a tribal-dominated State of India, to compare the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and to determine the associated demographic risk factors.

Methods

The surveys were carried out in June 2020 and February 2021 in ten districts of the State of Jharkhand. Blood samples were coll

SUBMITTER: Mahapatra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10057356 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature