Temporal trends of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence during the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in Kenya
Observed SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths are low in tropical Africa raising questions about the extent of transmission. We measured SARS-CoV-2 IgG by ELISA in 9,922 blood donors across Kenya and adjusted for sampling bias and test performance. By 1st September 2020, 577 COVID-19 deaths were observe...
Main Authors: | Adetifa, IMO, Uyoga, S, Gitonga, JN, Mugo, D, Otiende, M, Nyagwange, J, Karanja, HK, Tuju, J, Wanjiku, P, Aman, R, Mwangangi, M, Amoth, P, Kasera, K, Ng'ang'a, W, Rombo, C, Yegon, C, Kithi, K, Odhiambo, E, Rotich, T, Orgut, I, Kihara, S, Bottomley, C, Kagucia, EW, Gallagher, KE, Etyang, A, Voller, S, Lambe, T, Wright, D, Barasa, E, Tsofa, B, Bejon, P, Ochola-Oyier, LI, Agweyu, A, Scott, JAG, Warimwe, GM |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2021
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