SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in vaccine-naïve participants from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, and Mali

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OBJECTIVES: The InVITE study, starting in August 2021, was designed to examine the immunogenicity of different vaccine regimens in several countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, and Mali. Prevaccination baseline samples were used to obtain estimates of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in the study population.

METHODS: Adult participants were enrolled upon receipt of their initial COVID-19 vaccine from August 2021 to June 2022. Demographic and comorbidity data were collected at the time of baseline sample collection. SARS-CoV-2 serum anti-Spike and anti-Nucleocapsid antibody levels were measured.

RESULTS: Samples tested included 1016, 375, 663, and 776, from DRC, Guinea, Liberia, and Mali, respectively. Only 0.8% of participants reported a prior positive SARS-CoV-2 test, while 83% and 68% had anti-Spike and anti-Nucleocapsid antibodies, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS: Overall SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence was 86% over the accrual period, suggesting a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Low rates of prior positive test results may be explained by asymptomatic infections, limited access to SARS-CoV-2 test kits and health care, and inadequate surveillance. These seroprevalence rates are from a convenience sample and may not be representative of the population in general, underscoring the need for timely, well-conducted surveillance as part of global pandemic preparedness.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:142

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International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 142(2024) vom: 12. Apr., Seite 106985

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Laverdure, Sylvain [VerfasserIn]
Kazadi, Donatien [VerfasserIn]
Kone, Kadidia [VerfasserIn]
Callier, Viviane [VerfasserIn]
Dabitao, Djeneba [VerfasserIn]
Dennis, Dehkontee [VerfasserIn]
Haidara, Mory Cherif [VerfasserIn]
Hunsberger, Sally [VerfasserIn]
Mbaya, Olivier Tshiani [VerfasserIn]
Ridzon, Renee [VerfasserIn]
Sereti, Irini [VerfasserIn]
Shaw-Saliba, Katy [VerfasserIn]
InVITE Study Team [VerfasserIn]
Akpa, Esther [Sonstige Person]
Bah, Fatoumata Binta [Sonstige Person]
Barash, Yi-Chi [Sonstige Person]
Beavogui, Abdoul Habib [Sonstige Person]
Biampata, Jean-Luc [Sonstige Person]
Bonnett, Tyler [Sonstige Person]
Brown, Shawn [Sonstige Person]
Burkey, Alissa [Sonstige Person]
Camara, Daouda [Sonstige Person]
Camara, Sekou [Sonstige Person]
Cline-Cole, Elfrida [Sonstige Person]
Coulibaly, Mamadou D [Sonstige Person]
Coulibaly, Nadie [Sonstige Person]
Dewar, Robin [Sonstige Person]
Diallo, Mountaga [Sonstige Person]
Diarra, Samba [Sonstige Person]
Doumbia, Seydou [Sonstige Person]
Eyler, Allison [Sonstige Person]
Fouth Tchos, Karine [Sonstige Person]
Francis, Alyson [Sonstige Person]
Grue, Louis [Sonstige Person]
Highbarger, Helene [Sonstige Person]
Highbarger, Jeroen [Sonstige Person]
Ibanda, Augustin Mbala [Sonstige Person]
Kallon, Kadé [Sonstige Person]
Kindombe, Esaie Luzolu [Sonstige Person]
Kingebeni, Placide Mbala [Sonstige Person]
Kolié, Cece Francis [Sonstige Person]
Lallemand, Perrine [Sonstige Person]
Lim, Caeul [Sonstige Person]
Lokilo, Emmanuel [Sonstige Person]
Lumembe, Raphael [Sonstige Person]
McCormack, Ashley Louise [Sonstige Person]
McNay, Laura [Sonstige Person]
Mukendi, Gael [Sonstige Person]
Mukendi, Thierry [Sonstige Person]
Muyembe, Jean Jacques [Sonstige Person]
Newell, Kevin [Sonstige Person]
Njoh, Wissedi [Sonstige Person]
Pankwa, Isaac Balmayel [Sonstige Person]
Pukuta, Elisabeth [Sonstige Person]
Riziki, Yogolelo [Sonstige Person]
Rupert, Adam [Sonstige Person]
Samake, Seydou [Sonstige Person]
Sandrus, Jennifer [Sonstige Person]
Sangare, Adama [Sonstige Person]
Smolskis, Mary [Sonstige Person]
Souto Adeva, Gema [Sonstige Person]
Stevens, Randy [Sonstige Person]
Tangara, Cheick Oumar [Sonstige Person]
Tounkara, Moctar [Sonstige Person]
Trumbull-Kennedy, Meghan [Sonstige Person]
Tshomba, Antoine [Sonstige Person]
Wague, Mamadou [Sonstige Person]
Weyers, Shera [Sonstige Person]
Worthington, Chris [Sonstige Person]

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Themen:

Antibodies, Viral
COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccines
InVITE
Journal Article
SARS-CoV-2
Seroprevalence
Vaccines
West Africa

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Date Completed 16.04.2024

Date Revised 16.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ijid.2024.106985

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NLM369075285