Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Objectives

To summarize the data on SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence surveys conducted in Brazil before the introduction of vaccines METHODS: The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Brazil. The present review followed the PRISMA guidelines. The authors searched Medline, Embase, and LILACS databases for serologic surveys conducted in the Brazilian population, in the period from 01/10/2019 to 07/11/2021, without language restrictions. The authors included studies that presented data concerning SARS-CoV-2 antibodies seroprevalence in Brazil and had a sample size ≥50 individuals. Considering the expected heterogeneity between studies, all analyses were performed using the random effects model, and heterogeneity was assessed

SUBMITTER: Figueiredo GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10261714 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature