Global prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 reinfection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In December 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged with a high transmissibility rate and resulted in numerous negative impacts on global life. Preventive measures such as face masks, social distancing, and vaccination helped control the pandemic. Nonetheless, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants, such as Omega and Delta, as well as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reinfection, raise additional concerns. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the overall prevalence of reinfection on global and regional scales.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across three databases, PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest Central, including all articles pertaining to COVID-19 reinfection without language restriction. After critical appraisal a

SUBMITTER: Ukwishaka J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10140730 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature