High seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 but low infection fatality ratio eight months after introduction in Nairobi, Kenya

High seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 but low infection fatality ratio eight months after introduction in Nairobi, Kenya

ABSTRACT: Background: The lower than expected COVID-19 morbidity and mortality in Africa has been attributed to multiple factors, including weak surveillance. This study estimated the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infections eight months into the epidemic in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods: A population-based, cros...

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Main Authors: Isaac Ngere, Jeanette Dawa, Elizabeth Hunsperger, Nancy Otieno, Moses Masika, Patrick Amoth, Lyndah Makayotto, Carolyne Nasimiyu, Bronwyn M. Gunn, Bryan Nyawanda, Ouma Oluga, Carolyne Ngunu, Harriet Mirieri, John Gachohi, Doris Marwanga, Patrick K. Munywoki, Dennis Odhiambo, Moshe D. Alando, Robert F. Breiman, Omu Anzala, M. Kariuki Njenga, Marc Bulterys, Amy Herman-Roloff, Eric Osoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
COVID-19 pandemic
SARS-CoV-2
Seroprevalence
Disease underreporting
Infection underestimation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971221006962

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