Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Bangladesh related to novel coronavirus infection.

ABSTRACT:

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst household members in 32 districts of Bangladesh to build knowledge about disease epidemiology and seroepidemiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Objective

Antibody responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) were assessed in people between April and October 2020.

Results

The national seroprevalence rates of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM were estimated to be 30.4% and 39.7%, respectively. In Dhaka, the seroprevalence of IgG was 35.4% in non-slum areas and 63.5% in slum areas. In areas outside of Dhaka, the seroprevalence of IgG was 37.5% in urban areas and 28.7% in rural areas. Between April and October 2020, the highest seroprevalence rate (57% for IgG and 64% for IgM) was ob

SUBMITTER: Bhuiyan TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8809641 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature