SARS-CoV-2 Serological testing in frontline health workers in Zimbabwe.

Simbarashe RusakanikoElopy Nemele Sibanda Takafira Mduluza Paradzayi Tagwireyi Zephaniah Dhlamini Chiratidzo Ellen NdhlovuPrecious ChandiwanaShingirai ChiwambutsaRivka May Lim Fiona ScottLindiwe Majele SibandaFrancisca Mutapi

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2021)

In addition to clinical staff, several patient-facing health workers were characterised within Zimbabwe's health system and the seroprevalence data indicated that previous exposure to SAR-CoV-2 had occurred across the full spectrum of patient-facing staff with nurses and nurse aides having the highest seroprevalence. Our results highlight the need for including the various health workers in IPC strategies in health centres to ensure effective biosecurity and biosafety.

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