Accuracy of Case-Based Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Maricopa County, Arizona

Am J Public Health. 2022 Jan;112(1):38-42. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306568.

Abstract

We conducted a community seroprevalence survey in Arizona, from September 12 to October 1, 2020, to determine the presence of antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We used the seroprevalence estimate to predict SARS-CoV-2 infections in the jurisdiction by applying the adjusted seroprevalence to the county's population. The estimated community seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections was 4.3 times greater (95% confidence interval = 2.2, 7.5) than the number of reported cases. Field surveys with representative sampling provide data that may help fill in gaps in traditional public health reporting. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(1):38-42. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306568).

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Arizona / epidemiology
  • COVID-19 / diagnosis*
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • COVID-19 Serological Testing*
  • Child
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Public Health Practice
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral