Lower seroprevalence for SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies among kidney transplant recipients compared to the general population in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Marina Pontello CristelliLaila A VianaCarlos M FortalezaCelso GranatoMonica R NakamuraDaniel W C L SantosRenato Demarchi ForestoHelio Tedesco-SilvaJose Medina-PestanaPublished in: Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society (2021)
In this cohort of kidney transplant recipients, the seroprevalence for IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 was lower than that of the general population, decreased with ageing, and was associated with household contacts. In a considerable proportion of the patients, there was a significant decay in the IgG levels in a short period of time. Therefore, preventive strategies, such as prioritization for vaccination, should be urgently considered.