A multi-site cross-sectional study on the burden of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers in Madagascar.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of infections and risk factors that go along with them give insights into the burden of disease and effectiveness of infection prevention and control strategies. In this study we investigated the burden of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and associated epidemiological factors in three regions of Madagascar among healthcare workers. Between May and June 2021, we conducted a multi-site cross-sectional study among healthcare workers in eight University Hospital Centers, during the local second wave and before the coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination campaign in three regional capitals of Madagascar. We collected demographic information and relevant SARS-CoV-2 exposure history and tested for both immunoglobulin G antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 spike protei

SUBMITTER: Abrokwa SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500896 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature