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- Title
Assessment of Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and Risk Factors Associated With COVID-19 Infection Among Outpatients in Virginia.
- Authors
Rogawski McQuade, Elizabeth T.; Guertin, Kristin A.; Becker, Lea; Operario, Darwin; Gratz, Jean; Guan, Dave; Khan, Fauzia; White, Jennifer; McMurry, Timothy L.; Shah, Bhruga; Garofalo, Stephanie; Southerland, Matt; Bear, Kelly; Brush, John; Allen, Cynthia; Frayser, Amy; Vokes, Rebecca; Pershad, Rashmi; Peake, Lilian; deFilippi, Christopher
- Abstract
Key Points: Question: What percentage of the Virginia population had been exposed to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 after the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections in the US? Findings: In this cross-sectional study of 4675 adult outpatients presenting for non–COVID-19–associated health care in Virginia, a seroprevalence of approximately 2% was found, with an estimated 66% of seropositive results associated with asymptomatic infections. Hispanic ethnicity, residence in a multifamily unit, and contact with an individual with confirmed COVID-19 infection were risk factors significantly associated with exposure. Meaning: This study found that, as of August 2020, the population of Virginia remained largely immunologically naive to the virus. Importance: Data from seroepidemiologic surveys measuring severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure in diverse communities and ascertaining risk factors associated with infection are important to guide future prevention strategies. Objective: To assess the prevalence of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection across Virginia and the risk factors associated with infection after the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections in the US. Design, Setting, and Participants: In this statewide cross-sectional surveillance study, 4675 adult outpatients presenting for health care not associated with COVID-19 in Virginia between June 1 and August 14, 2020, were recruited to participate in a questionnaire and receive venipuncture to assess SARS-CoV-2 serology. Eligibility was stratified to meet age, race, and ethnicity quotas that matched regional demographic profiles. Main Outcomes and Measures: The main outcome was SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity, as measured by the Abbott SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G assay. Results: Among 4675 adult outpatients (mean [SD] age, 48.8 [16.9] years; 3119 women [66.7%]; 3098 White [66.3%] and 4279 non-Hispanic [91.5%] individuals) presenting for non–COVID-19–associated health care across Virginia, the weighted seroprevalence was 2.4% (95% CI, 1.8%-3.1%) and ranged from 0% to 20% by zip code. Seroprevalence was notably higher among participants who were Hispanic (10.2%; 95% CI, 6.1%-14.3%), residing in the northern region (4.4%; 95% CI, 2.8%-6.1%), aged 40 to 49 years (4.4%; 95% CI, 1.8%-7.1%), and uninsured (5.9%; 95% CI, 1.5%-10.3%). Higher seroprevalence was associated with Hispanic ethnicity (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.56; 95% CI, 1.76-7.21), residence in a multifamily unit (aOR, 2.55; 95% CI, 1.25-5.22), and contact with an individual with confirmed COVID-19 infection (aOR, 4.33; 95% CI, 1.77-10.58). The sensitivity of serology results was 94% (95% CI, 70%-100%) among those who reported receiving a previous polymerase chain reaction test for COVID-19 infection. Among 101 participants with seropositive results, 67 individuals (66.3%) were estimated to have asymptomatic infection. These data suggested a total estimated COVID-19 burden that was 2.8-fold higher than that ascertained by PCR-positive case counts. Conclusions and Relevance: This large statewide serologic study estimated that 2.4% of adults in Virginia had exposure to SARS-CoV-2, which was 2.8-fold higher than confirmed case counts. Hispanic ethnicity, residence in a multifamily unit, and contact with an individual with confirmed COVID-19 infection were significant risk factors associated with exposure. Most infections were asymptomatic. As of August 2020, the population in Virginia remained largely immunologically naive to the virus. This cross-sectional study assesses the statewide prevalence of previous infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and the risk factors associated with infection among adult outpatients in Virginia.
- Subjects
VIRGINIA; AGE distribution; CONFIDENCE intervals; OUTPATIENT services in hospitals; IMMUNOGLOBULINS; HEALTH insurance; COVID-19 testing; POPULATION geography; PUBLIC health surveillance; QUESTIONNAIRES; RACE; RESEARCH; RESEARCH funding; RISK assessment; VENOUS puncture; CROSS-sectional method; SEROPREVALENCE; DATA analysis software; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; ODDS ratio; COVID-19
- Publication
JAMA Network Open, 2021, Vol 4, Issue 2, pe2035234
- ISSN
2574-3805
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.35234