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ArticlePloS one2024

Prevalence, under-reporting, and epidemiological surveillance of COVID-19 in the Araguaína City of Brazil.

Monike da Silva Oliveira, Rogério Fernandes Carvalho, Carolina Merlin Meurer, Ézio Machado Rodrigues, Bianca Pereira Dias, Isac Gabriel Cunha Dos Santos, Cristiane Alves Nascimento, Yron Moreira Rodrigues, Alessandro José Ferreira Dos Santos, Katyane de Sousa Almeida and 5 more

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15 authors.

Monike da Silva OliveiraMolecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-9039-5832
Rogério Fernandes CarvalhoMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0643-8914
Carolina Merlin MeurerMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.
Ézio Machado RodriguesMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.
Bianca Pereira DiasMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.
Isac Gabriel Cunha Dos SantosMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.
Cristiane Alves NascimentoMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.
Yron Moreira RodriguesMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.
Alessandro José Ferreira Dos SantosMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-4714-9422
Katyane de Sousa AlmeidaMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.
Ueric José Borges de SouzaBioinformatics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Federal University of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1442-4771
Fabrício Souza CamposBioinformatics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Federal University of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-5948-472X
Juliane RibeiroMolecular Biology and Animal Virology Laboratory, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
Célia Maria de Almeida SoaresMolecular Biology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
José Carlos Ribeiro JúniorMicrobiology Laboratory, Federal University of North Tocantins, Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Asymptomatic and underreported individuals remain a source of coronafig disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission to others. Data on the prevalence and epidemiological factors influencing transmission are fundamental for establishing control measures, especially in vulnerable regions such as the Amazon. This study aimed to determine the point prevalence and active infection of COVID-19 among the population in Araguaína, a Brazilian city located in the Amazon region, analyzed the socioeconomic and behavioral variables of a statistically representative sample of this population using an epidemiological survey, and identify the viral genomic diversity in the region. During the sixth epidemiological week of 2021 (February 8 to 12), samples of 497 inhabitants of the municipality asymptomatic for respiratory syndromes underwent reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction and serological tests (immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin G). A questionnaire collated data on socioeconomic factors, prevention measures, and health status history. The active infection rate was 6.2%, and the prevalence was 13.5% of the study population. Active infection cases were under-reported; each reported positive case represented 14-28 under-reported cases. Lineages P.2, P.1, and B.1.1 were detected. Working from home was a protective factor against the infection, and clinical signs of fever, dry cough, and loss of taste or smell were associated with testing positive (p <0.05). A descriptive analysis of the indicators revealed that the entire population was susceptible to the disease. Intensified vaccination strategies are required regardless of socioeconomic factors, health conditions, and preventive measures. Implementation of objective, comprehensive, and efficient management tools to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in this municipality can serve as a model for other regions of Brazil.

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