Table 1.
Characteristics of the overall, SARS-CoV-2 seronegative, and seropositive population
| SARS-CoV-2 seronegative population (n = 211) | SARS-CoV-2 seropositive population (n = 148) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean years ± SD) | 43.4 (±11.5) | 42.7 (± 11.1) |
| Gender | ||
| Men | 119 (56.4%) | 63 (42.6%) |
| Women | 92 (43.6%) | 85 (57.4%) |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Cardiovascular history | 10 (4.8%) | 3 (2.0%) |
| Respiratory pathology | 2 (0.9%) | 0 |
| Diabetes | 4 (1.9%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Obesity | 2 (0.9%) | 4 (2.7%) |
| Kidney pathology | 1 (0.5%) | 0 |
| Equipment | ||
| FFP2 mask | 32 (15.2%) | 26 (17.6%) |
| Surgical mask | 92 (43.6%) | 73 (49.3%) |
| Cloth mask | 179 (84.8%) | 126 (85.1%) |
| Gloves | 132 (62.6%) | 91 (61.5%) |
| Disposable isolation gown | 49 (23.2%) | 35 (23.6%) |
| Medical gown | 73 (34.6%) | 66 (44.6%) |
| Contact with a confirmed case | ||
| Yes | 106 (50.2%) | 89 (60.1%) |
| No | 105 (49.8%) | 59 (39.9%) |
| Symptoms | ||
| Fever | 10 (4.7%) | 26 (17.6%) |
| Shivers | 9 (4.3%) | 24 (16.2%) |
| Chest pain | 10 (4.7%) | 11 (7.4%) |
| Agesia/dysgesia | 1 (0.5%) | 7 (4.7%) |
| Anosmia | 1 (0.5%) | 10 (6.8%) |
| Dyspnea | 1 (0.5%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Conjunctivitis | 1 (0.5%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Skin rash | 0 | 2 (1.3%) |
| Headache | 24 (11.4%) | 37 (25.0%) |
| Cough | 24 (11.4%) | 26 (17.6%) |
| Asthenia | 10 (4.8%) | 22 (14.9%) |
| Diarrhea | 8 (3.8%) | 10 (6.8%) |
| Rhinorrhea | 28 (13.3%) | 37 (25.0%) |
| Myalgia | 6 (2.8%) | 22 (14.9%) |
| Altered mental status | 2 (0.9%) | 0 |
| No symptom | 156 (73.9%) | 70 (47.3%) |
| Laboratory confirmation of COVID-19 infection | ||
| Positive | 1 (0.5%) | 22 (14.9%) |
| Negative | 20 (9.5%) | 15 (10.1%) |
| Not done | 190 (90.0%) | 111 (75.0%) |
| COVID-19: case definitions | ||
| Suspect COVID-19 case* | 1 (0.5%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Probable COVID-19 case† | 9 (4.3%) | 10 (6.8%) |
| Confirmed COVID-19 case‡ | 1 (0.5%) | 22 (14.9%) |
| No COVID-19 | 200 (94.8%) | 115 (77.8%) |
Defined by having at least three symptoms (fever, cough, general weakness/fatigue, headache, myalgia, sore throat, coryza, dyspnea, anorexia/nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and altered mental status).
Defined by having anosmia or ageusia or suspected COVID-19 case and have had contact with a confirmed case.
Laboratory confirmed case by an antigenic test and/or RT-PCR.