Since the beginning of 2020, SARS-CoV-2 outbreak spread over the world, conducting in a pandemic state declared by the world health organization in March 2020. Conflicting data have been yet published regarding to the incidence rate of COVID-19 infection in altitude. Mainly based on analysis from national Peru database, some authors argued that COVID-19 disease, as well as case fatality rate was less frequent in altitude. However, epidemiological data are lacking regarding to the prevalence of COVID-19 in altitude, and more specially in high altitude. Aim of this cross-sectional study is to assess the prevalence of seroconversion for the SARS-CoV-2 in the population of La Rinconada, a mining town at 5,100 m, the highest city in the world.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Presence of specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (IgM or IgG).
La Rinconada
Puno, Peru
1. Prevalence of seroconversion for SARS-CoV-2.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
2. Occupational and environmental exposures associated with SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 week
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