Update on SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence: regional and worldwide.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With limited vaccine supplies, an informed position on the status of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people can assist the prioritization of vaccine deployment.

Objectives

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the global and regional SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalences around the world.

Data sources

We systematically searched peer-reviewed databases (PubMed, Embase and Scopus), and preprint servers (medRxiv, bioRxiv and SSRN) for articles published between 1 January 2020 and 30 March 2021.

Study eligibility criteria

Population-based studies reporting the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in the general population were included.

Participants

People of different age groups, occupations, educational levels, ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic s

SUBMITTER: Rostami A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8548624 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature