COVID-19 Antibodies Among Healthcare Workers

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Among Healthcare Workers in a COVID-19 Unit

Observational, point of prevalence study determining the presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody

All Healthcare workers (HCW) who had entered contaminated areas at least once and that 14 days or more had passed from their first entrance to contaminated areas were included. They were classified as asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic. A COVID-19 IgG/IgM rapid test was used for antibody detection, and selected participants were subject to real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for SARS-CoV-2.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All healthcare workers who had entered contaminated areas at least once and that 14 days or more had passed from their first entrance were included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Healthcare workers who did not have exposure for more or equal 14 days
• Healthcare workers who did not wish to participate