Seroprevalence of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Healthcare Workers

Authors

  • Luis Ignacio Pérez-Velázquez Department of Research and Technological Development, Directorate of Teaching and Research Institute of Public Health from Guanajuato State, Guanajuato, México.
  • Mónica Natalia Morales-García Coordination of Research, Hospital General León, Institute of Public Health, Guanajuato State, León, México.
  • Ana Elisa Jiménez-Nieto Coordination of Research, Hospital General León, Institute of Public Health, Guanajuato State, León, México.
  • Gilberto Flores-Vargas Department of Research and Technological Development, Directorate of Teaching and Research Institute of Public Health from Guanajuato State, Guanajuato, México.
  • Nicolás Padilla-Raygoza Department of Research and Technological Development, Directorate of Teaching and Research Institute of Public Health from Guanajuato State, Guanajuato, México.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mmrnp/v9/2123

Keywords:

Antibodies, COVID-19, infection, population, SARS-CoV-2

Abstract

The state of Guanajuato in Mexico has a high prevalence of COVID-19 cases, significantly affecting healthcare workers due to their contact with infected patients. It was made a review of the literature on seroprevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers, and it was found a significant association between seropositivity and the type of work unit, as well as community exposure, while training in the proper use of personal protective equipment demonstrated a preventive and protective effect against SARS-CoV-2. These findings highlight the importance of healthcare workers adequately protecting themselves both in their work environment and in the community, not only in Guanajuato state.

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Published

2024-10-19

How to Cite

Luis Ignacio Pérez-Velázquez, Mónica Natalia Morales-García, Ana Elisa Jiménez-Nieto, Gilberto Flores-Vargas, & Nicolás Padilla-Raygoza. (2024). Seroprevalence of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Healthcare Workers. Medicine and Medical Research: New Perspectives Vol. 9, 20–28. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mmrnp/v9/2123

Issue

Medicine and Medical Research: New Perspectives Vol. 9

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