Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies among dental teams in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

During the corona pandemic, dental practices temporarily closed their doors to patients except for emergency treatments. Due to the daily occupational exposure, the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among dentists and their team is presumed to be higher than that in the general population. This study examined this issue among dental teams across Germany.

Materials and methods

In total, 2784 participants provided usable questionnaires and dry blood samples. Dry blood samples were used to detect IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. The questionnaires were analyzed to investigate demographic data and working conditions during the pandemic. Multivariable logistic mixed-effects models were applied.

Results

We observed 146 participants with positive SARS-CoV-2 IgG an

SUBMITTER: Mksoud M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8751466 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature