Prevalence of SARS-COV-2 infection among asymptomatic health care workers in a designated COVID -19 Hospital in Kashmir valley

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Author Details : Omar Rashid, Rubhana Qadri*, Jaleela Qayoom, Talat Masoodi, Rateeba Qadri

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 115-117

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2022.023

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Abstract

Introduction: Little information is available about COVID -19 infections among asymptomatic healthcare workers exposed to COVID- 19 positive patients directly or indirectly. Careful detection of such infections in hospitals is crucial for preventing spread of SARS-COV-19 infections in both hospitals as well as in the community.
Aims/Objective: The aim of this study is to know the prevalence of SARS- CoV-19 Infection among asymptomatic healthcare workers in SKIMS Medical college and hospital which is a COVID speciality hospital.
Results: Prevalence of Covid-19 in asymptomatic health care workers was low (9.3%) owing to better availability of PPE in the above mentioned hospital.
 

Keywords: Sars Cov 2, Covid 19, Asymptomatc Infection, Health Care Workers

How to cite : Rashid O, Qadri R, Qayoom J, Masoodi T, Qadri R, Prevalence of SARS-COV-2 infection among asymptomatic health care workers in a designated COVID -19 Hospital in Kashmir valley. IP Int J Med Microbiol Trop Dis 2022;8(2):115-117

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