SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and determinants of infection in young adults: a population-based seroepidemiological study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Most SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies have focussed on adults and high-risk populations, and little is known about young adults. The objective of the present study was to provide evidence on the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among young adults in Germany and to explore determinants associated with seropositivity in general and, specifically, with previously undetected infections.

Study design

This was a population-based SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence study.

Methods

In November 2020, a population-based study on SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in young adults (aged 18-30 years) was conducted in a large German city. Serum samples were obtained to analyse the SARS-CoV-2 antibody status using the Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay. Descriptive statistics and odds ratios (ORs

SUBMITTER: Backhaus I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8940565 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature