Differences in SARS-COV-2 seroprevalence in the population of Cusco, Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Peru has been reported at the regional level, few studies have evaluated its spread at the provincial level, in which the mechanisms could be different.

Methods

We conducted an analytical, cross-sectional, multistage observational population study to assess the seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 at the provincial and urban/rural levels in a high-altitude setting. The sampling unit was the household, including a randomly selected family member. Sampling was performed using a data collection sheet on clinical and epidemiological variables. Chemiluminescence tests were used to detect total anti-SARS-COV-2 antibodies (IgG and IgM simultaneously). The percentages were adjusted to the sampling design.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Charles H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10767270 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature