Table 4.
Use of personal protective equipment and seropositivity in MERS-exposed healthcare workersa
| Extent of exposure | Seropositive (n = 2) | Seronegative (n = 735) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure without appropriate PPE | |||
| Yes | 2 (0.7%) | 292 (99.3%) | 0.159 |
| Never | 0 | 443 (100%) | |
| Exposure without PAPR during aerosolized procedure | |||
| Yes | 1 (0.8%) | 121 (99.2%) | 0.304 |
| Never or do not perform such procedures | 1 (0.2%) | 614 (99.8%) | |
MERS, Middle East respiratory syndrome; PAPR, powered air-purifying respirator; PPE, personal protective equipment.
a
Percentages in parentheses are proportion of each serostatus according to exposure status.