SARS-CoV-2 specific serological pattern in healthcare workers of an Italian COVID-19 forefront hospital

Background COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The immunopathogenesis of the infection is currently unknown. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at highest risk of infection and disease. Aim of the study was to assess the sero-prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in an Italian cohort of HCWs exposed to COVID-19 patients. Methods A point-of-care lateral flow immunoassay (BioMedomics IgM-IgG Combined Antibody Rapid Test)...