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ArticleJournal of medical virology2022

A cross-sectional study of SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among healthcare workers and residents of long-term facilities in Italy, January 2021.

Valerio Bordino, Noemi Marengo, Jacopo Garlasco, Alessandro Roberto Cornio, Davide Meddis, Savina Ditommaso, Monica Giacomuzzi, Gabriele Memoli, Maria Michela Gianino, Costanza Vicentini and 2 more

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Article in Journal of medical virology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Valerio BordinoDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Noemi MarengoDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Jacopo GarlascoDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Alessandro Roberto CornioDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Davide MeddisDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Savina DitommasoDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Monica GiacomuzziDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Gabriele MemoliDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Maria Michela GianinoDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Costanza VicentiniDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0056-2463
Carla Maria ZottiDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Collaborating groupDepartment of Public Health and Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
University of Turin · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are high-risk settings for SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study aimed to describe SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among residents of LTCFs and health-care workers (HCWs). Subjects were recruited in January 2021 among unvaccinated HCWs of LTCFs and hospitals and residents of LTCFs in Northern Italy. Information concerning previous SARS-CoV-2 infections and a sample of peripheral blood were collected. Anti-S SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies were measured using the EUROIMMUN Anti-SARS-CoV-2 QuantiVac ELISA kit (EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG). For subjects with previous COVID-19 infection, gender, age, type of subject (HCW or resident), and time between last positive swab and blood draw were considered as possible determinants of two outcomes: the probability to obtain a positive serological result and antibody titer. Six hundred and fifty-eight subjects were enrolled. 56.1% of all subjects and 65% of residents presented positive results (overall median antibody titer: 31.0 RU/ml). Multivariable models identified a statistically significant 4% decrease in the estimated antibody level for each 30-day increase from the last positive swab. HCWs were associated with significant odds for seroreversion over time (OR: 0.926 for every 30 days, 95% CI: 0.860-0.998), contrary to residents (OR: 1.059, 95% CI: 0.919-1.22). Age and gender were not factors predicting seropositivity over time. Residents could have a higher probability of maintaining a seropositive status over time compared to HCWs.

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COVID-19SARS-CoV-2Antibodies, ViralCross-Sectional StudiesHealth PersonnelHumansAntibodies, ViralantibodiesCOVID-19enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayItalynursing homesserology

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PMID35212416
PMCPMC9088524
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