Abstract
Healthcare employees were tested for antibodies against severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Among 734 employees, the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was 1.6%. Employees with heavy coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure had similar antibody prevalence as those with limited or no exposure. Guidelines for PPE use seem effective for preventing COVID-19 infection in healthcare workers.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antibodies, Viral / blood*
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COVID-19 Serological Testing / methods
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COVID-19 Serological Testing / statistics & numerical data
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COVID-19* / blood
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COVID-19* / epidemiology
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COVID-19* / prevention & control
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COVID-19* / transmission
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Female
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Health Personnel*
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Humans
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Indiana / epidemiology
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Infection Control* / methods
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Infection Control* / organization & administration
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control*
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Male
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Occupational Exposure* / prevention & control
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Occupational Exposure* / statistics & numerical data
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Prevalence
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SARS-CoV-2 / immunology*
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Seroepidemiologic Studies