Enhancing detection of SARS-CoV-2 re-infections using longitudinal sero-monitoring: demonstration of a methodology in a cohort of people experiencing homelessness in Toronto, Canada

Enhancing detection of SARS-CoV-2 re-infections using longitudinal sero-monitoring: demonstration of a methodology in a cohort of people experiencing homelessness in Toronto, Canada

Abstract Background Accurate estimation of SARS-CoV-2 re-infection is crucial to understanding the connection between infection burden and adverse outcomes. However, relying solely on PCR testing results in underreporting. We present a novel approach that includes longitudinal serologic data, and co...

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Main Authors: Lucie Richard, Rosane Nisenbaum, Karen Colwill, Sharmistha Mishra, Roya M. Dayam, Michael Liu, Cheryl Pedersen, Anne-Claude Gingras, Stephen W. Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
Reinfection
Serological testing
COVID-19 testing
COVID-19
Homeless persons
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09013-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09013-9

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