Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in wet market workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022
Rahman M., Alam A.N., Sarkar S., Khan M.H., Mangtani P., Butt S., Conan A., Blake D., Tomley F., Fournié G., Shirin T., Nguipdop-Djomo P.. 2025. IJID Regions, 14 : 5 p..
Objectives: We assessed the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and vaccine receipt in a representative sample of wet market workers in a highly dense, low-income setting. Wet markets are key in many Asian settings, including Dhaka, Bangladesh, for fresh food, including animal protein. Methods: During early 2022, we assessed the prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a random sample of poultry and vegetable workers in 15 wet markets, and investigated associations with socio-demographic characteristics and COVID-19 vaccination. Results: In the 204 poultry workers and 87 vegetable sellers recruited, COVID-19 vaccine uptake was similar (69% vs 67%). The most common vaccines were whole inactivated vaccines (Sinopharm or Sinovac; 44%). Nearly all (99%) participants were positive for anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike antibodies. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antibodies, indicative of recent infection, was 59.4% (95% confidence interval 54.7-64.0%). There was no evidence that the latter was associated any characteristics, except vaccination (adjusted odds ratio 0.49; 95% confidence interval 0.23-1.02; P = 0.093). Conclusions: The ubiquity of anti-spike and high prevalence of anti-nucleocapsid antibodies were consistent with high transmission after three previous pandemic waves. Wet markets have a potential role amplifying transmission of airborne pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 and Avian Influenza Viruses, and an important public-facing hotspot for close monitoring for future emerging infections.
Mots-clés : vaccination; covid-19; influenzavirus aviaire; coronavirus 2 du syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère; volaille; vaccin; facteur de risque; pandémie; enquête pathologique; protéine animale; analyse du risque; asthme; bangladesh
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- Conan Anne — Bios / UMR ASTRE
