High prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among symptomatic healthcare workers in a large university tertiary hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brazil became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America since May 2020, reporting the highest number of cases and deaths in the region. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, experiencing a significant burden from COVID-19. Identifying and understanding the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with infection are of paramount importance to inform screening strategies and infection control practices in this scenario. The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of HCWs with COVID-19 symptoms.

Methods

Between March 21st and May 22nd, 2020 a cross-sectional study was performed in a tertiary university hospital in São Paulo. Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among

SUBMITTER: Buonafine CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7709093 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature