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Gerami R, Arab F, Ghorbani J, Hajali V, Farrokhi S, Esmaeili S, et al . Investigating the Relationship between the Antibody Levels of the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-Cov2) and Demographic Parameters of the Employees of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in the Summer of 2021. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences 2024; 16 (2) :37-44
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Reza Gerami1 
, Fatemeh Arab2 , Jalal Ghorbani3 , Vahid Hajali4 , Shima Farrokhi2 , Seyed-Alireza Esmaeili3 , Meysam Moghbeli2 , Ehsan Saburi *5
, Fatemeh Arab2 , Jalal Ghorbani3 , Vahid Hajali4 , Shima Farrokhi2 , Seyed-Alireza Esmaeili3 , Meysam Moghbeli2 , Ehsan Saburi *5
1- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3- Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
4- Neuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran ,sabourie@mums.ac.ir
2- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3- Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
4- Neuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran ,
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Introduction: The novel coronavirus pandemic (SARS-Cov2) has presented daunting challenges to health systems in numerous countries. The levels of protective antibodies and predisposing factors are great contributors to people's susceptibility, especially in work environments. The present study aimed to assess the levels of IgM and IgG antibodies against COVID-19 and their relationships with other demographic findings in the employees of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, 758 employees of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were selected by convenience sampling method. The data were collected using the country's standard questionnaire, and the level of IgG and IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV2 was determined by ELISA. The results were analyzed in SPSS software (version 16) using related statistical tests (P<0.05).
Results: As evidenced by the obtained results, 386 (50.9%) cases were male, and the rest were female. IgG and IgM antibodies were found in 138 (18.9%) and 41 (5.6%) participants, respectively. The most common symptoms in subjects who experienced the disease were cough, fever, chills, headache, shortness of breath, loss of smell, weakness, myalgia, arthralgia, and impaired consciousness. The use of public transportation, history of travel, and frequent presence at work were significantly found to be predisposing factors. In the diagnostic process, radiological examination (CT-Scan), molecular test (PCR), and antibody test when symptoms appeared were requested, respectively.
Conclusion: During infectious epidemics, it is recommended to pay close attention to maintaining social distancing, raising awareness, frequent health monitoring, and air conditioning.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, 758 employees of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were selected by convenience sampling method. The data were collected using the country's standard questionnaire, and the level of IgG and IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV2 was determined by ELISA. The results were analyzed in SPSS software (version 16) using related statistical tests (P<0.05).
Results: As evidenced by the obtained results, 386 (50.9%) cases were male, and the rest were female. IgG and IgM antibodies were found in 138 (18.9%) and 41 (5.6%) participants, respectively. The most common symptoms in subjects who experienced the disease were cough, fever, chills, headache, shortness of breath, loss of smell, weakness, myalgia, arthralgia, and impaired consciousness. The use of public transportation, history of travel, and frequent presence at work were significantly found to be predisposing factors. In the diagnostic process, radiological examination (CT-Scan), molecular test (PCR), and antibody test when symptoms appeared were requested, respectively.
Conclusion: During infectious epidemics, it is recommended to pay close attention to maintaining social distancing, raising awareness, frequent health monitoring, and air conditioning.
Type of Study: Orginal Research |
Subject:
Basic Sciences
Received: 2023/12/21 | Accepted: 2024/01/3 | Published: 2024/06/29
Received: 2023/12/21 | Accepted: 2024/01/3 | Published: 2024/06/29
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