Abstract
Healthcare workers (HCWs) not fulfilling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case definition underwent severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) screening. Risk of exposure, adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE), and symptoms were assessed. In total, 2,000 HCWs were screened: 5.5% were positive for SARS-CoV-2 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). There were no differences in PPE use between SARS-CoV-2-positive and -negative HCWs (adherence, >90%). Nursing and kitchen staff were independently associated with positive SARS-CoV-2 results.
Highlights
Healthcare workers (HCWs), especially in resource-limited countries, are a vulnerable population for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection
We sought to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic and paucisymptomatic SARS-COV-2 carriers among HCWs and to identify potential risk factors
Large-scale screening for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among healthcare workers: Prevalence and risk factors for asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic carriers, with emphasis on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Summary
Healthcare workers (HCWs), especially in resource-limited countries, are a vulnerable population for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Asymptomatic transmission of SARSCoV-2 is a major reason for its rapid spread.[2] Limiting quarantine, reducing spread, and protecting the healthcare work force[3] are benefits of testing asymptomatic HCWs. Previous studies to identify risk factors in healthcare settings are inconclusive.[4] We sought to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic and paucisymptomatic SARS-COV-2 carriers among HCWs and to identify potential risk factors. Large-scale screening for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among healthcare workers: Prevalence and risk factors for asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic carriers, with emphasis on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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